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The Bravery of Death
No greater love is this that a man lay down his life for his friend, it's said.
No greater bravery it is to die so that another may live.
In love there is bravery claimed, to cease your journey so another may go on.
But, I tell you friends, there is no bravery in death.
There is no victory in escaping from this reality from your mortal coil.
The thing requiring true bravery is far scarier.
To give your life for another.
I speak not of dying in their place.
It is Living for another.
If you give your life to spare another, your life is given.
To give one's life is not to die. It is to give your life to serve that another life may continue unhindered.
It is harder and scarier to serve with one's life. It is easier to claim bravery and die.
But, I tell you again friends,
It is the bravest of things: to Give your Life for another and survive.
No greater bravery it is to die so that another may live.
In love there is bravery claimed, to cease your journey so another may go on.
But, I tell you friends, there is no bravery in death.
There is no victory in escaping from this reality from your mortal coil.
The thing requiring true bravery is far scarier.
To give your life for another.
I speak not of dying in their place.
It is Living for another.
If you give your life to spare another, your life is given.
To give one's life is not to die. It is to give your life to serve that another life may continue unhindered.
It is harder and scarier to serve with one's life. It is easier to claim bravery and die.
But, I tell you again friends,
It is the bravest of things: to Give your Life for another and survive.
Published 27th Dec 2017
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27th Dec 2017 7:08am
I agree: Entering the void with a sense of pride/honor is easier than the uncertainty and chaos that comes with continued life continued; although, that is predicated on one being comfortable with death and life being worse than the alternative.
27th Dec 2017 5:53pm
This is certainly a unique perspective in regards to this topic. As you've mentioned, most people view a sacrificed death for the greater good as brave and honorable, which it is. However, living in incertitude and even fear requires even more bravery because we fear the unknown.
Honestly, I've never thought about this until I've read your poem.
Great poem!
Honestly, I've never thought about this until I've read your poem.
Great poem!
