Why Death?, 1998
Introduction and Contents Why Death? on the death of Liz’s dog. August, 1998 Why the experiment... why life? So much time preparing to die Being ready for...but never ready... for death. To love is to lose to be hurt to be left alone to mourn To live is to fill in time between loving to survive each day without despairing... despairing loss despairing loneliness When life gives no reason for be-ing the self creates its own meaning-fulness What do I need to tell myself to survive another day what do I need to tell myself to enjoy each moment of living to keep the pain away to forget...ignore...and find my own...