(a haiku chain) Life mocks poor mortals who yearn immortality though destined for dust We fear death’s harsh call yet die we must to complete the cycle of Life And what follows death? Just corporeal demise or heavenly peace? O carbon life forms rejoice in your brief moment of human sentience Celebrating life not squandering a moment He made a difference We mourn a dear friend and cherish all those good times we shared together         Reflections through a sequence of haiku (haiku chain) on the sudden passing of Vinayak Pradhan, a close childhood friend.