Choices Made

In the heat of existence

Between heaven and hell

That strives for persistence

Until the untimely final bell

All things matter to those who wait

For the battle is always raging on

Decide for yourself where you'll stand at which gate

And linger not in this life, trying to avoid being gone

For he who reaps the desert's dark wrath

Feels not the pangs of such sorrow

Lest ye be one who seeks out the wretched path

Forsaking it and a peaceful tomorrow

Raise thy hand toward none unworthy of your pain

And bring not about the sweet release for any

Let them feel the pity of the dark rain

For their folly has hurt the many

Be wary of silent nights with too much solitude

Already a loner's path does one as you walk

Be prepared for those days when you'll be booed

Worry not about how others talk

And stand proudly before the ones who know your plight

Appreciate their knowing glances

For they too have stumbled into the same fight

Many have had such chances

Delight in the deed once it is done

But take no pleasure in the task

Be not always one who's on the run

Even after fulfilling such a harsh ask

Live for the moment in which the better is here

Knowing that all tasks were for that goal

Let not the world corrupt you through your ear

For they know not the price of risking one's soul

Sometimes, the greater good must be served by man

Even when none other than you has the courage

Making such a call doesn't make you a bad man

Just don't let the opinions of others discourage