Yes, death happens to everyone, eventually. The only thing that differs is what they leave behind.

[ it's a nice sentiment — proof of having lived, a memory that remains with those who knew you... and yet, it's hardly enough. death happens to everyone, but maybe it shouldn't; maybe there should be a choice involved, somewhere, whether it is about dying or trying to not die or any of it.

with a breath that lands somewhere in the general vicinity of a laugh, or maybe a cough instead, ] Can't you? Maybe for the best. It's not pleasant.