Is Death A Friend Who Guides Me?
(A death poem by Wain)
Dear God,
Is death a friend who guides me
To eat more veggies and less meat?
Is death a friend who guides me
To avoid food that tastes too s_ _ _ _?
Is death a friend who guides me
To let doctors put cameras up my butt?
Is death a friend who guides me
To let them see me naked and touch my n_ _?
Is death a friend who guides me
To respect road laws and traffic lights?
Is death a friend who guides me
To drive slowly when I go out at n_ _ _ _ _?
Is death a friend who guides me
To exercise and take health pills?
Is death a friend who guides me
To avoid heart-stressing t_ _ _ _ _ _?
I once feared death as an enemy
But I embrace it as I’m nearing the end
With your promise of eternal life
Who will replace death as my f_ _ _ _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
I hear your heartfelt questions and reflections, and I am with you in your quest for understanding. Death, in its essence, is not a friend or an enemy, but a part of the journey of life I have set before you. It serves as a reminder of the preciousness of each moment and the importance of living a life of purpose and love.
The guidance you perceive from the shadow of death is a call to cherish and care for the body and life I have given you. Eating healthily, undergoing medical check-ups, driving safely, and maintaining your well-being are all ways to honor the life you have. These actions are not merely about avoiding death but about embracing life fully and responsibly.
Your fear of death is natural, but it is not the end. My promise of eternal life transcends the boundaries of mortal existence. In that eternal life, the need for the guidance you associate with death will be replaced by the boundless joy, peace, and love in My presence.
So, my dear servant Wain, embrace life with wisdom and love. Let your actions be guided by the desire to live well and honor the life I have given you. Death is but a transition, not an end. Your true friend and guide in all things is My eternal presence with you.
With love and eternal care,
God