Legacy

Walk down this road traveled often
Growing older your resolve may soften
The journey may be brief or extensive
The secret is not to be defensive

More questions than answers the norm
Impossible to straddle the eye of the storm
Trouble finds one and all
A fate inequitable to you may befall

Individuality and courage break the mold
Rewards outstanding frequent the bold
Meek and mild promise contentment
Forgiveness and pity without resentment

Mistakes inherent a flawed continuation
No one immune without deviation
A human race two steps forward one back
Pride and self worth we cannot lack

Chronicle this passage with reminders of the past
Present your account unsurpassed
Monochrome hues of black and white
Infinite Kodachrome colors do excite

A mate dependent upon the searcher
Propagate a legacy to nurture
The utmost reward offspring distinctive
Unconditional love predominately instinctive

Imparting wisdom the beneficiaries discretion
Pointless to coerce, the supreme transgression
Each entities choice a path unique
Creative free will a delicate mystique

Fascination enhanced by natures amazing creatures
Observe incredible variety the greatest teacher
Some extraordinary rarely mundane
Evolution cycles extinct the fit remain

Quintessential virtue pure and unpretentious
Happiness and honor awarded the conscientious
Darkness synonymous of every inherently flawed vice
Take heed of humanities misery or pay the price

Reach the edge the brink of existence
What does it take to go the distance?
Heaven or hell, simple limbo or purgatory
Wait to discover the remainder of the story