Riku Arikiri

Summary

The website content is a poetic reflection on the human experience of life, the pursuit of peace, and the contemplation of death, ultimately suggesting an ironic twist on the afterlife.

Abstract

The poem "Before-After-Life" delves into the emotional turmoil of existence, characterized by the search for tranquility amidst life's challenges. It portrays a struggle with inner turmoil and the yearning for a peaceful existence. The narrative transitions into the theme of death, personifying it as an entity that brings both relief and uncertainty. The poem concludes with a satirical take on the afterlife, hinting

Before-After-Life

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Trifles and Stifles — heart torn within faking and shaking this tiring feeling nodding, gasping and grasping for air breathing, and reaching for the relief that sings

Come to me, oh ye that was promised a beat to my soul, the peace that rings ease waiting, vibrating your arms and legs in panic hesitating, making you anxious and vomit

Sickening, it's plaguing your insides and mind warmer, growing warmer — the feeling of, please can I receive a break, for this time, please may I for once receive with hardships of ease

A notion, but a dream of reeking peace but raise concerns, when it knocks on your door what is it? Who is it? for that I believe — its fate all cloaked in white and clad black, death smiling — its time my dear boy

As you reach towards the bearing light, an embrace unfolds, you are brought to the divine light it's going to be all right, no one will hurt you now —assures right after you pay taxes, for your lavish afterlife

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