Sonnet

He set free all those who had been held in slavery.
All their lives through fear of death.
It is fear of annihilation that tests our bravery.
We are slaves to fear about that last breath.

I dreamt last night I was hiding someone.
But from what and who.
And was it myself or no one.
I had no idea what to do.

Death is so mysterious.
Is it annihilation or new life.
Utter silence or happiness so delirious.
But any way freedom from strife.

The priest told us at Mass today that we would live.
But I only know for sure that for the present I shall continue to strive.

Haiku

Death so mysterious
Annihilation now
Or new life ever