We All Die, But Not All Live- Favorite Quote Contest

One day we will all die, but this does not mean we all lived.

This says so little, yet so much to me.
It makes me open up my eyes, so life I can see.
It means our ultimate fate is death.
But you must live life with each breath.

No matter who you are, you can be who you want to be.
The only thing that matters is how you choose to be free.
Its the man who doesn't fear death, that knows this life is his
Then you don't fear life, and play with death, that's what living is.

One day you'll be on your death bed and will look back before you die.
When I do, it will be tears of joy and happiness that I cry.  

***For Walayee Whitlock's contest, -Favorite Quote.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Sweetheart Avatar
October 27, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Congrats Chris on a great win with this dynamic quote luv..
Brown Avatar
October 26, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Congratulations on your win in Lay's' "Favorite Quote" contest Chris. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 12:49 AM
totally inspired by this, chris.. every moment here counts.. winning's best! :) huggs, nette
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