If I Were to Die Today

If I were to die today,
do not lay flowers on my grave.
Place them in a vase to gaze upon,
for a flower blooming is beautiful to behold.

If I were to die today,
do not ask why, for life is short
to waste on questions that are redundant.
Read a poem instead, find me in the words.

If I were to die today,
close your eyes and let the air embrace you,
for I am there in essence breathing.
Do not weep, do not mourn... live life as if I am alive.

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Another Neruda inspired poem. Though his is better.