Life is a long journey,
Over in the blink of an eye,
Full of challenges to overcome,
With the prize of ultimate freedom at the end.

It's the longest journey you'll have,
And it won't always be pleasant.
You'll laugh, you'll cry,
You'll love, you'll die.

Some people try and live fast,
Some try and live slow,
Come and watch the show,
As people race to the end.

Some people think that their journey is pointless,
Goalless,
But they're blind,
Doomed to see black and white.

The others see life for what it is,
Enlightened by the challenges they've overcome,
And see the beauty that lies within this ugly world.
For them the journey is fruitful.