Live & Die
You live and die
And that’s all you can do in this life
This day tomorrow may not be wished upon
As the eve of my passing days seem rougher than shown
And everything you do reminds you of chances blown
Off to the sides as a pedestrian you continue to roam
In your deepest pleasures you no longer lust to moan
You live and you die
And that’s all you can do in this life
You try and you attempt to get by
But you falter, and die
Key words being said “you try”
I’m always alone
Always and forever, I have no home
You bow your head
And you pray to your god
I smile, no I smirk
For I know there is no easing this hurt
My casual worth
Sarcastically is actually dirt
You live and you die
And that’s all you can do in this life
What other reason could one be here?
Other than to pursue pleasure and happiness
Yet enduring this pursuit of comfort
We are plagued with what happens to be stress
I’m open to all thoughts, so you tell me
What can you do besides live and die
I hear that’s all you can do in this life
Copyright © Jerry Golden | Year Posted 2008
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