Life and Death

Life and death are two sides of the same coin
Yet we embrace the first and shun the last
But no matter which view of life we join
Death is something that surely will come to pass

So be mindful of this fact in living
And seek to enrich the quality of your life
Think carefully of what you are doing
And always seek to avoid needless strife

If you help others as you go along
The peace of mind from this will be your gain
And as mentioned in the words of the song
Surely your life would not have been in vain 

Live your life in such a meaningful way
That gives contentment and satisfaction
So that when your death arrives you can say
Truly, my life was a mission well done
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Marakalala Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM
Wow! I loved reading that :-) I really did.
Beharry Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 8:36 PM
Thanks, Mamelodi. Glad you liked it. Take Care!
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