The Abyss
Each small step we take in life
Leads to an unseen abyss
Deep chasm cut by time’s knife
Where heaven and hell exist
Life sands through hourglass pour
And though fate cannot be seen
More distance we may implore
But our time lies in between
We fear it less far away
Unseen in the long distance
Getting closer with each day
Our time an unknown instance
When life leads to subtle rise
Then on that odd occasion
We can see what ahead lies
Glimpse fatal destination
Or passing of a loved one
When we stand on precipice
Reminded of things not done
Our lives just as frail as this
And times when our path treads near
The edge of the dark divide
Our mortal passing we fear
An unknown the other side
Fear not this foreboding ledge
Between you and your demise
Peer long over darkened edge
See life behind with new eyes
All will meet this end some day
But fear replaced with knowing
What we do along the way
A greater joy bestowing
Take this with you as path turn
Puts the end in the distance
If this truth in life you learn
It will make all the difference
commonsensiblyspeaking 
it absolutely will
Well written with a powerful message, all the best my friend!
Thank you, dear friend! Cheers!
Always a pleasure for sure my friend. All the best!
This speaks to me.
Just stay away from the edge, my friend!
My vertigo keeps me safe from the edge!
If you are not near the edge, you are taking up too much room….
I am famous for taking up too much room!