“It is not what we have that matters; what matters is what we give away with love.” ~ Debasish Mridha
“Living the Question”
This poem, written in the form of couplets, emerged from a place of deep reflection during Day 5: Death Will Take Everything Away From You, part of 7 Days of Joyful Stoic Death Writing. Facilitated by Kathryn Koromilas on Substack during Demystifying Death Week (5-11 May), the exercise encourages us to confront mortality with openness and presence.
Inspired by Marcus Aurelius’ meditations and a personal quest for clarity, the poem explores questions of purpose, existence, and the inevitability of death while embracing the beauty of being alive. The couplet form, with its balanced, conversational flow, mirrors the reflective dialogue within oneself.
Living the question feels like living the dream… being the dream… come true.
Read more on Kathryn Koromilas’ Substack: Day 5 – Death Will Take Everything Away From You
Living the Question
What is it I want?
To breathe deeply and remember – I am alive.
What makes me come alive?
To be here, in the now, writing, feeling.
Growing into what?
My truest Self, ever unfolding.
What is life all about?
To focus, dear heart – to know you have enough.
What of all the things I’ve wanted?
They were thoughts, illusions – the truth is within.
What truly matters?
To follow reason, to breathe, to be.
How will I find my path?
Your heart knows, and always has – trust its beat.
And if I could die tomorrow?
Live today – fully, deeply – with love and inspiration. ❤️
DD
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