Our days are numbered on this earth. We start as innocent babies, become adventurous teenagers, and age into senior citizens. We may wish to live for hundreds of years; however, we must understand that age and death are inevitable and will sneak up on us. It's understandable that growing old and dying are two things that human beings fear, simply because they are never a topic of everyday conversation. We live our lives with lots of laughter, grace and strength. We build strong relationships with those we love or sometimes we exclude ourselves from the people we love. Yet, when you least expect it, these moments of joy disappear forever. Day by day we grow older and closer to the realization of death. It is difficult for many to realize that one day we are here and the next day we are gone. As a result, they take life for granted and end up losing the true meaning of life. Unfortunately, when life comes to an end, many people become weak and hopeless. Yet some people take a different perspective and begin to live their lives differently. Obviously, it is important that people are prepared to face adversity and challenges. Although Dylan Thomas's "Don't go gentle into that good night" and Joan Aleshire's "Slipping" touch on similar themes about embracing life before it's too late, they evoke different responses in the reader through the use of imagery, tone and form. In Dylan In “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night,” Thomas uses an appropriate form that provides a pattern for the poem. Thomas incorporates rhyme and repetition, which helps the reader stay intrigued and feel the emotions. In other words, rhythmic verses evoke strong meaning and convey the message clearly. Thomas uses an ABA model and middle of paper......builds a compassionate father-daughter relationship. When the speaker says “I answer that I love him too, but” (24), this makes a very emotional appeal to the reader. After a long time of holding back their feelings and not expressing their love, they finally rekindle their relationship. Ultimately, life is a cycle that ends. We are born to live and enjoy life; however, our lives are destined to end at a certain point. We may not know when, where or even how, but we know that it will happen someday, somewhere and one way or another. Throughout Dylan Thomas's "Don't Go Gentle Into That Good Night" and Joan Aleshire's "Slipping," there is an idea that depicts life as a beautiful existence. It is therefore never too late to take control of our own destiny. Therefore, we should make changes, create relationships, develop strength and live our life in a pleasant way before it is too late..