Surpassing Physicality

The deaths of waves upon the shore Without a shout commence. But courses of their peaks and troughs Resound in timelessness.   As she breathes her final breath Her silent dream is cut Short like a fishing trip amid Lightning's capricious strike.   The truth of nature one forgets As days come without fail. But Death remains unconquerable So Life's days must prevail.   Her family frames her many firsts, Her quests in childhood, Friends that stayed along her side, And views that never would.   The melodies of memories past Echo throughout our paths Much more than any instant fade-- In spirit, dead survive.   At sunset loved ones gather 'round A boat that holds her husk. Pushing out that boat to sea  Leaves her essence to share.   Her weightless, wafting soul will  live Within each one of them; Death will not consume her whole Or half, just an outline.   Remember life's eternal force-- Unstoppable if fed. The people touched, the friendships built All nurture life beyond.