We lose
Half our lives
Sleeping.
Dead, but breathing,
But sleep is necessary,
So we must.
We waste
Our childhoods
In institutions
That imprison us,
But education is necessary,
So we must.
We spend
Countless hours
Trapped in various cubicles,
Working, stressing.
But money is necessary,
So we must.
We have almost no time left.
And life is short.
And time will run out, so
Maximize
Your waking hours
When you can be alive
And healthy
And happy.
Enjoy
Those innocent years
Without a care in the world,
And be present
And be grateful.
Relish
Time with family,
With friends,
In life, breathing,
Here, now.
Because life is short.
And time will run out,
So we must try.