"Death Be Not Proud"

"Death Be Not Proud" is a poetic meditation by John Donne challenging the idea that death is powerful or feared. He personifies death, arguing that it is not truly victorious because it is merely a transition point, not an end. Donne suggests that death is often temporary, and that eternal life or salvation gives humans hope beyond death. The poem emphasizes that death is subordinate to God's will and should not inspire fear, portraying it as a natural, almost insignificant step in the larger spiritual journey.