ESSENCE

If you ain't living for something 
Something inside you is dying 
Every man an essence
What to live and die for.

A reason to live
A reason to die
Depends on the timing 
Every act, a ripple effect 
Either you grow, or you die
Either you shine or you dim.

Either you stand for something 
Or you stand against it
Either you're light or dark 
Either you're woke or asleep 
It's either you flow or you remain stagnant 
Choose your essence, don't be aimless.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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