Life and Death

Life and death are two sides of the same coin
Yet we embrace the first and shun the last
But no matter which view of life we join
Death is something that surely will come to pass

So be mindful of this fact in living
And seek to enrich the quality of your life
Think carefully of what you are doing
And always seek to avoid needless strife

If you help others as you go along
The peace of mind from this will be your gain
And as mentioned in the words of the song
Surely your life would not have been in vain

Live your life in such a meaningful way
That gives contentment and satisfaction
So that when your death arrives you can say
My life was truly a mission well done

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Comments (8)

Like your previous comments we don't die but just turn into a new life form of energy but yes we should seek quality of life.
Tiz good advice guv,nor,,,life is not a dess rehearsal methinks..crying professor
ooopppz..."DRESS" rehearsal i think uh oh
I LOVE the poem... full of truth in so many ways.
I do also embrace death though... I actually look forward when this life is over to stepping through the veil and into the next one.

Life truly is a precious and wonderful gift and I am ever grateful for this opportunity of earth life to grow and develop. Though it can be hard with its challenges.. to me it is a wonderful journey.

Thanks for sharing socrates, really enjoyed it very much wave wave
Hope everyone enjoys the poem and the song.
Thanks for your comments.
Eh hello wallops, but you don't actually mean that do you?
I agree Socrates .... So many people miss that .
Nice blog dear.
Nice poetic advice! thumbs up
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I identify with the following words of Socrates:
“Know thyself”.
“The unexamined life is not worth living”.

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