Mortality Road

The path we ride
takes us all the way
to the conclusion

Race complete

Finish line
means the end

As in OVER

but is it really?

Is there no hope
that we can extend
and pretend
we are forever?

Of course not

The rules
written in antiquity
state clearly

out with the old
in with the new

Time for us
to exit the race
and cheer 
for those who follow
in our place

We have earned
a well deserved rest