The Abyss

I’m worried for you my friend

I don’t want to be vainglorious

But you must be aware

Surely you have noticed

The way others stop and stare

Wondering if you’ll join us.

Do you think you’ll live forever?

Are you paralyzed by fear?

Of making the wrong decision?

I understand, I swear.

It’s true you need discretion,

but you cannot only sit here.

Always, life has motion

Only the dead lie still

Pick a path, see where it leads

Try to climb that hill

Others will not meet your needs

They’ve other mouths to fill

Life’s not easy, nor fair

But If you never try

You’ll find yourself in a dark abyss

From the darkest depths you’ll cry

“I’ve done nothing to deserve this!”

And they will only reply,

“You’ve done nothing, that’s why you deserve it.”