Your heart still beats

And the blood still pumps around

You can think and move

You can articulate your thoughts

But remember

You must die

 

You’ve not travelled much

And the world has hardly felt your touch

You’ve done nothing worthwhile to speak of

Time is running out

But remember

You must die

 

Then again, you’ve tasted the breath of freedom

And seen the beauty of the skies and oceans

You’ve tasted wine and the lips of a loving woman

Not a bad life really

But remember

You must die

 

It’s a pity really

Now that things are coming together

for knowledge and understanding

Only come with time

But remember

You must die

 

So maybe it’s time to make a move

Make something of yourself

Produce a great work of art

Either way you really need to start

But remember

You must die