And then I realized

Thinking,
Sinking;
In these thoughts.

Crying,
Dying;
Fight still being fought.

Hoping,
Praying;
Wiping tears away.

Wishing,
Knowing;
This is the last day.

Being strong,
Holding on.
Hoping to be saved,
Trying to be brave.

Darting,
Departing;
Lifes too hard.

In pain,
Hurting;
Throwing in the cards.
Going the last mile,
Walking the last yard.

Almost there,
I see the gates.
Speeding up,
Dont wanna be late.

Got there early,
I really hurried.
Talked to a friend,
Was told it wasnt the end.
His exact words began:

Child, whats wrong?
You gotta be strong!
You must keep trying,
Child, you aint dying!
So stop your crying,
Your lifes done spiraling.

So I went back,
I tried real hard.
Got my life on track,
Picked up my old cards.

I moved along,
I came back strong.
And all because I realized,
After death we must move on.