Question

Need 2 metaphors for death (needs to be incorporated in a short story) try to limit the word count

Answer 1

(going back on my salmon pal) I try to swim up the current of life, it is pushing me back. eventually, I must succumb to its grave intent for me.

Answer 2

"Death is the setting sun; it seeps through the windows..." & "The Reaper is a friend; it'll always be there for you in the end."