Death

Death is a part of life.

It causes us great strife.

It takes away our loved ones

And leaves us all alone.

It affects us all differently,

For we have different ways that we grieve,

But I know that I personally believe

That death is the end; the end of everything.

Once someone's gone, they're gone for good.

Maybe there's a God and an afterlife. Who knows?

All I do know is that I will always try

To bring happiness and joy to the people in my life.

I will try to make the world great in the best way that I can

By using the gifts and talents that make me who I am.

I may not be perfect; not in the slightest

But I strive to be a light; a light that shines brightest

When I'm surrounded by those who are caring and supportive.

I don't like to see people in pain,

Either physically or emotionally.

Their pain is something that I want to take away,

But I know I can't do that,

For I'm not superhuman.

I'm only a man; a man with a plan;

A plan to see this world be the best world that it can.

How it will be done, I honestly don't know.

What I do know is that I'll be a light that glows.

I care about people; always have and always will.

That'll never change; at least, I don't think it will.

I strive to be better; to be different.

I want to learn from my own failures, shortcomings, and mistakes.

I want to be someone that people would want to meet.

I want to be someone that people could appreciate.

Even though I don't expect anything in return,

I will do anything I can to bring joy to this world,

So that if I die tomorrow, I'll be proud of all I've done.

I don't know what will happen to me when I die.

All I know is, I'm going to appreciate life and just take things one day at a time.