We have barely had a chance to catch our breath in this world, and already the call of death is demanding its due.

This couplet captures the startling brevity of human existence with tender poignancy. The poet portrays death as an impatient creditor who knocks at the door before we have even caught our breath or settled into life. It leaves us with a bittersweet awareness of how quickly our time slips away, long before we ever feel ready to part with it.