Death (Untitiled)

I met Death in passing by
And I said — “Why?”
Said He — “It is not time”,
Said I “Nor will it ever be”
He laughed at me
And I smiled
“Do you seek another victory?”
He was annoyed and paused
“Don’t bother me
There are plenty who are afraid of me”
“Not I”
“Why — all the others are
Can you not see so far?”
Says I — “I can see farther
Don’t play your tricks on me
I know the truth
I am Eternity”

by Lorna Bain — December 29th, 1985