Inevitably the Mystery

We are given but three tasks at birth, one of which is

taken from us before the age of five. Another we use

over and over again. It gets us only so far, and wears

thin sometime around the age of fifty or so. We all

have our expectations. Humans are such a frail and

naive creatures. Birds and trees, indeed the oceans,

even mountains are given but one assignment to

achieve. They are the true believers, never doubting

what needs to be done. It is that third thing, the un-

discovered or ignored which so often seems to elude

us throughout our lives. And now, facing the Twilight

of Time, we sit closest to the Throne of Eternity in the

company of those who have passed. And having never

asked, the mystery is unwrapped inevitably. It should

have come as no surprise, the elders have alluded to it

so many times. Weren’t you listening? Sunset at last—

It is time to embrace The Night.

Chris Hanch 8-6-17