As for Life, I have nothing
much to say.
It's hard and it's lonely,
but I guess it'll be OK.
I guess you'll find
contentment in the
little joys as they come.
I hope you will.
And I hope you'll
remember not to
hold on too tightly
to their memory when
they're gone.

And as for Love,
if you ever find it,
keep it.
Swallow it into your soul
even deeper than
your darkest secrets.
Don't ever hurt it,
don't ever mistreat it.
Just know that you're
fortunate and embrace it.
Just be it.

As for Tears, I have too
much to say.
So let's make it short -
tears from the soul
don't easily wipe away.
Tears are detoxifying
and wash our spirit clean.
Though they do hurt,
they'll heal you and
your bitter dreams.

And as for Love,
you know it's the
greatest joy.
You know it's all
you've ever wanted
since you were
a little boy.
You'll search for it forever,
it's a dream you'll
always be chasing.
It's all that can pull
you through, even when
it's Death you're facing.

And as for Death,
is she silent, is she sweet?
Will she kiss you when
you're awake, or take
you when you're asleep?
Will you embrace her
body as she stands
before you, unclothed?
Or will you be faithful to Life,
and stay on your
chosen road?