A poem I had to write for class and I feel like, using it as an OC, it fits with the theme of spiritual, and mythical figures all guarding something that makes us all human. What protects us and makes us feel alive.
Sorry if this isn't what you are looking for as it loosely has anything having to do with the Rise of the Guardians fandom.
Title: Death
Summary: I had to personify something for my creative writing class and I chose to personify death but with my own little twist. I felt like this could tie in with this fandom. Of how Death is a Guardian, just not of childhood. The Guardian of Peace and Relief.
Rating: K+
Word Count: 293
Edit: Fixed some formatting and grammar. (12/7/18)
Death may be the greatest of all human blessings.
~ Socrates
Death
I am what people say I am.
Cold. Calculating. Sadistic. Apathetic.
But, in some ways, aren't we all?
-—
There is another side to me, which no one has bothered to get to know
Where love and affection reign supreme
Where fear and pain go to die
-—
Some try to chase away my icy hold, and at times I allow it
Kickstarting their heart and clearing their lungs
Others try to embrace me, but if it's not their time, I turn away
And then they might learn to live and inspire others to do the same
-—
To those who call out to me, who know their life is up
I welcome them in open arms and walk with them to the gate
To those who fear me, I try to comfort them, hugging them with all my might
Hoping my chill will numb the pain, as they see the golden light
-—
Many resent and hate me
Condemn me for doing my job
Scorn the duty I am forced to carry
But, hey, someone has to do it.
-—
Yet, they never think from my perspective.
Taking a walk in death's shoes
I am forced to hear the screams of pain, the chorus of agony, with every waking moment
If I am able to silence one voice, I consider it a job well done
Stopping the pain is the best for those who suffer.
That is why humans put down their pets
Or pull the plug on those they loved
-—
I have many names mortals call me:
Death, the Grim Reaper, Shinigami, Hades, Hel
They are correct... in a way
Yet, little do they know, I am just life shrouded in dark a veil
After all, how does life survive without his rival, his brother, death?
Death is nor the opposite of life, but a part of it.
~Haruki Murakami
Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.
~Loa Tzu
