Fear of Death

There are many reasons people fear death. There are many consolations that one can take, other than the popular mainstay of organised religion. I am not going to discuss religion here, but rather the wisdom and ideas of ancient philosophers: Plato, the Stoics and Epicurus. It is interesting to explore differing views on death, to attempt to gain a better understanding for yourself personally.

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The Actress

Gather yon children,
For a tale of woe,
Of fine scarves silken,
And cheapest Bordeaux.

Hear the soft music,
Smell the tobacco,
Awful acoustic,
And a great failed show.

Of an actress doomed,
And audience through,
Of her soul consumed.
No luck of horseshoe.

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