ONLY A MEMORY

A fireworks display burns bright

For a short time before flickering out.

Leaving no trace of itself behind,
Only a memory of its fading glory.

Such is our time on earth.

It can be short and sweet.

It can be sad and painful.

A brief time to leave our mark behind.

We must use this time wisely.

Make it dramatic.
Make it memorable.
Make it everlasting.

A LONG ROAD

We walk a long road.
A road we must follow.
No one can alter it but us.
We can move forward or back.
We can move fast or slow.
The choice is up to us.

A LONG HARD ROAD TO FOLLOW

The road at times feels long and tiring.
No end in sight.
Only hardships along the way.
When will life turn around?
When will it get better?
What lies at the end of this bumpy road?
Are there rainbows and trumpets?
Or a long drop into the dark water?
I'm hoping for the rainbows and trumpets.
I don't want to have to swim against
the currents any longer.