There is a way
that seems right
to a man
but the end thereof
is the way of death.
There is a way
that although not appearing
right to a man,
the end thereof
is the way of life.
Life and death,
living versus dying,
man’s propensity
is death.
What is the way that is right
but appears so wrong?
What is life
that is so fearful
that it prompts our trend
toward death?
We have a love affair going
with death.
Our culture,
our religion
our politics
our economics
all tend toward death.
Our society is based on death.
Every aspect about our society
is adversarial.
Our mind set,
our posture
is defensive.
We approach each day
prepared for battle.
The way of life,
is the way of peace;
the way of peace
is the way of life.
Life is not a battle,
death is.
Because we identify
with the ways of death,
because we are one with its ways
we die a little bit each day.
In the end,
the grave claims its prize.
The way of life
offers no reward
to the grave.
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