You cannot stop it,
Death, the maelstrom of stars and darkness that cradles you in all your infirmity
You cannot stop it,
Sorrow, the Will that thrums through and beyond all things
You cannot stop it,
Time, the relentless heartbeat of Moon and sea
You cannot stop it
Fear, the endless churning of loss and dissolution into birth and Light
You cannot stop it,
Thank God,
You cannot stop it.
Still there is warmth in the roots,
Still there is Light in the depths,
Beyond, beyond the reach of man in all their sin
Beyond, beyond the petty dreams of starbound arks
A knowledge beyond knowing, a sight beyond seeing
Beyond our reach, our arrogance.
Bless our smallness, bless the fathomless depths and unknowable heights.
Bless the end of mortal striving, who shall not be denied,
Arms wide, eyes bright, strength irresistible, our limit, who brings relief or terror, dear sister, godmother of mortals, dear dear sister, Sister Death.
