Reaching out
A blinding light
Warmth and comfort
Loving unconditionally
Life holds out a hand

Standing there
Nowhere to turn
No sounds of music
Just whispering voices
Fear holds out a hand

Wanting knowledge
Needing more
Striving for perfection
Craving the elegance
Greed holds out a hand

Voices soft and sweet
A tender touch
Legacies left behind
A heart well given
*Death holds out a hand