Once the lifeline gave to me
A chance to start again
I couldn’t turn back away
I couldn’t say just when
The world had come to greet me
The earth had come to see
Whatever it offered as reward
Was what we’d keep for free
But how did we get that reward
That never seemed to pay
What would be on the side of less
Who wouldn’t stay away
Build on a life where lived pride
Build the house where I’d reside
Stand together, then succeed
Stand alone, then die
Death had come to visit
When it was life I want to see
One stronger than the other
Only one a part of me
But the road to death was long and far
Be one for all, be who you are
The road to death was stifled
By life, an open jar
Travelled, far and long to solve
In the heat and in the cold
Uphill and across the dale
Only to absolve
I could not imagine what I’d find
Were I to travel to the other side
A life, unknowing, in the past
Footsteps following my ride
Be strong when outside forces grab
A ladle, handle, jolly bag
Enticing back to fatal sea
To mis-take life for bad
You’ll be who you always were
To good character, I refer
To better judgement I accede
Comply, consent, defer
Give in only when ready, set
Time, it isn’t up just yet
Give to others if to get
What truly you deserve
When it’s time up, they’ll greet you like a star
Family will know just who you are
Tell what secrets’ stored away
They’ll visit from afar
Oh captain, oh captain, never fade
Join in life’s Great Parade
Be the master of your soul
Don’t shy away or be afraid
Live and learn, it matters not
Sweet memories, ne’er forgot
Until it’s time to meet your fatal shore
Back from coffin to the cot.
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