I really enjoyed this take on the prompt; it's thought-provoking and quite deep. As a person who has faced death a few times, I drew in a sharp breath once or twice (even though I smiled once or twice as well) and thought "what will represent me?" I mean - what is beyond the ideal, and what is my reality?

You gave me something to ponder, and did so in a lyrical, well-worded fashion. I truly think this is an important piece.