Hello Life, Hello Death

Life tells me to live her.  She tells me death is coming. 

Death tells me that I shouldn't be afraid him.
We can both agree that he comes to those who are ready.
Death says he's sorry he took my loved one.
He says he doesn't have a choice, that he comes because he has to.
Death tells me that I shouldn't be afraid and to listen to life and live it before he has to come to me.
I tell Death that I understand and we shake hands and go our ways for the time being.
I don't hate Death. I accept him and I will be ready for him when he comes.

In the meantime I turn and embrace Life.