The Common End

Take a step back and examine

the linear progression you partake in

notice how the paths on which you walk

are always leading somewhere.

You may choose to stay on one,

or decide to walk another.

Nothing matters of our choices

except how we treat each other.

All of us orbit a fate,

our destiny, the end.

the circumstance and “why” of which

we cannot comprehend.

We are fated by our birth to leave this flesh behind,

and knowing this, many of us still choose to be unkind.

Why do we, despite ourselves, decide to demonize

those we deem so different. Can there be no compromise?

Human beings, living persons, mortal through and through

love yourself and love thy neighbor so that they may love you.

Cast aside you earthly feelings of deserving some great gift

and focus on the live you’re living so that you may give

the love that you desire, that all people do deserve.

Understand that when you’ve died the lines between us blur.

Understand that when you’re gone the love you shared lives on.

Understand that when I die and the Judge looks down at me

I cannot defend myself but by my acts when I was living.

Death is coming, do not fear it

we all must face the grave

spread you passion, love and be loved

and your soul on earth is saved.

-ch