Why do people think....

Why do people think of death
When they are close to life

Of a loved one lost long ago
As if yesteryear were yesterday
And there was here
And they were here

Right now
Beside us
For just
one
moment

Those thoughts come flying in
Like sky-high seagulls screaming
And suddenly

A thought
A place
A time
Brings tears to eyes
And with a sigh
We remember them

Why do people think of death
When they are close to life