There are many who die
so you can live.
Do not fall prey to arrogance
believing you can avoid it.
You give death each day you live.
Your teeth, your very steps,
each life you end
holds purpose
as solemn as your own.
Do you think death
will also be your own?
You will wash many in sorrow,
and forever alter
the course of life.
You, too, will die
so others may live.

© Megan J. Alexander