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Vidi ad Morti, et Subrisi
January 24, 2024
Death lingered,
In the Darkness
Awaiting a fatal
mistake
He never sleeps;
I am always awake
Death smiled,
Angered by my
Resurrection
My time has not
Come to an end;
I shall never let go
Vidi morti subriends,
Et subrisi retro
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The Latin title of this poem translates to, "I Looked at Death, and Smiled."
The last stanza, "Vidi morti subriends, et subrisi retro" means: "I saw Death smiling, and I smiled back."
The meaning of this poem is a man who has looked Death in the face, and cheated him. He watches Death smile at him, and smiles back, knowing that he has won.
It comes from one of my favorite concepts: a mortal-being beating Death at His own game.