Life's End

He waits for us all
In life nothing's surer
Our time will come
Our demise he ensures

We wander through life
Planning all the details
Death's not on the list
We'll not get old and frail

Then one day it happens
Things don't work as before
Suddenly we realise
We're close to death's door

It could be an illness
Failing eyesight, brittle bones
Life's essence slowly leaving
Skin losing it's tone

Time waits for no man
Neither does the Grim Reaper
Put your affairs all in order
For too soon life will seep

The darkness will enfold
When he comes calling for you
Have you made your mark? made a difference?
Or have you missed your cue?

No matter your beliefs
About the hereafter
Death is no picnic
Not one faced with laughter

I know that at times
I wish death would come early
This life holds no promise
I feel downright surly

But with careful thought
We have will to survive
Not wanting that Reaper
At any time to arrive

But surely he will
You never know when
Make sure you're prepared
Give life your final Amen