I don't want to die young

I don't want to die with vibrant mind,
When life is still colorful,
When song and dance appeal.

I don't want to die with vibrant mind,
When the whispering night beckons,
And the mornings still enchant.

I don't want to die with vibrant mind,
When ragged woe is shielded,
When freshness fills my soul.

I don't want to die with vibrant mind,
When thoughts remain vivacious,
And expression lifts my state.

I want to die
At the finish line,
Content with a single victory.

I want to die
When my wick has reached its end,
Flame flickering for eternal darkness,
Embracing it's final smoky metamorphosis.