The journey of life, we all must take.
Paths to choose, decisions to make.

Some reside on earth a very long time.
Some only a short period spent sublime.

Struggles many have, as they travel along.
Happy at times, whistling or singing a song.

Sad at times, not knowing what will come.
Each step taken, to the beat of their drum.

Needing to see what's around the next bend.
Maybe bumping into an old or a new friend.

No matter what roads we take, or our pace.
In the end, the grim reaper we all must face.