It IS a compliment.

I love writing that makes me feel something.

Fear can be useful too. Since, as you say, soon "the things we chase in life WILL no longer matter," that tells me I need to take creative risks now, take action now, while things DO matter, enjoy this moment, before my ephemeral existence is over.

Andrew Marvell was writing in 1650, so his time ran out, just like he (and you) predicted. But he wrote a poem that I love, even today, just as I love your piece.

Take care. :)