Death

Is death the end or just an illusion?
a transition to a new realm 
a better realm or worse?
Why must it be such a mystery when we're all dying to know? 
What awaits us on the other side? 
endless life and joy, or punishment? Or eternal nothingness? 
We long to see family and friends, to get eternal peace of mind 
is it the end or a new beginning? 
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust 
Were born, we live, we die