NOTE TO SELF

Sounds like a release from the prison of the flesh.  "Long will live the rest."  The "rest" could well be the soul, still very much alive and on its way.  I love this Gahdess!  Good luck with that comp....

Thank you Crow! I appreciate your take on this piece. I struggle with the parts of life that I know will eventually cause me harm. Those are the parts that I wish dead. The rest is living a life without those burdens weighing me down.

this reminds me of a line from beowulf [heck if i can remember if before starting my caffeine i.v]
love the layers of this, amico
best of luck in the comp
xo

Beowulf! You are so well read my dear...I've never attempted that read. Thank you for reading me and writing such an encouraging comment.

went to find it coz it would annoy the heck out of me until i do...
“yea, death is better for liegemen all than a life full of shame”
... resonates with me, as this does [in lieu of your reply to the crowman]  
anyhoos, still digging this, G