DEATH•CALLING•
Tired of journeying through dark
days, and the failures of life
Negative air filed her fragile lungs.
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She went through the fiery path of fear;
Waiting on fate, like a carriage, to take
her to the other side of life;
resting from her woes, forever.
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After you’ve done all
After you’ve done all
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Done all you’ve
To do,
And life still seem unpleasant
And crushing, within
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Don’t turn your back
Against the dream
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Push through the thick
Clouds standing before you
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Small steps
Little believing
Eyes set like a flint on the dream
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You’re consumed by your failures
You’re overwhelmed by their
Expectations and criticism
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The greatest,
The legends,
The saints
The rugged,
All went through their ups & downs
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We are here;
Celebrating them
Don’t ever think they were super humans
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What set them apart from those
Who throw in the towel easily ?
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The will to pursue; feet bruised
The drive to march on; heart bleeding
Their relentless soul, through the fire,
And the crashing waves
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Don’t give up, my dear
Don’t give up fighting
You’re not far from breakthrough
Death may taste good,
But living; impacting lives
Is more rewarding.
In the grave, there is no Living
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So, live
Live like
It’s all you know to do well
Live, my friend
Live.
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If you stand
In the end you will smile.
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Copyright 5/12/16 :: a.g. McDaniels