Life

 

 

Life is a journey

Right here on earth,

It concludes at death

But begins at birth.

 

For some it’s long

For others it’s short

And when it’s real rough

Some even abort.

 

Baby to toddler

Primary to teen

Adolescence and adult

Different acts and scenes.

  

Jobs and careers

Familial responsibilities

Occasional pleasures

But mostly duties

 

Mostly humdrum

Of rituals and routines

The occasional surprise

Disappointments between

 

 Very tough at times

Sometimes smooth

Both young and old

Trying to find a groove

 

Death and dying

Not easy at all,

 Not much we can do

The grim reaper calls.

 

C’est la vie

As the French would say,

That is life

Each and every day.

 

 

From the womb

To the tomb

But that’s not all

So stay tuned.

 

Life to death

From death to life,

Jesus is coming

To end all strife.

 

The dead shall rise

The living too,

When Jesus comes

For me and you.

 

Christ is ours

If we’re born again,

And eternal life

When he shall reign.

 

 

Life here and now

And life hereafter,

That’s the promise

Of the Master.

 

Why die

When you can live?

Come to Jesus

And life he will give.

 

Stewart Russell (c) July 2019