Peri Morgan - After Death

I once was afraid to die,
fearing only that which is unknown,
but then I came to realise,
It's the final journey home.
Where ever that may be for you,
but for me It's just the beginning,
I'll move on to the astral plain,
with my entire soul singing.
Forty days I'll wait,
until I again see light,
then I'll get to chose,
the parentage thats right.
For me to return to the living world,
trying to keep the balance,
as we all know we should.
Then I shall continue,
upon the path I chose,
looking for enlightenment,
pure as a thornless rose.
I search only for wisdom,
finding beauty in all,
even the most abhorrent evil,
standing fierce and tall.
For without that evil,
there would be no good,
you might not see yourself,
this concept so misunderstood.
For every act of kindness,
is balanced with murder and death,
so heed these words I speak,
before your final breath.
For it will be yourself,
who decides your ultimate fate,
and decide upon the journey,
your soul will undertake.

Peri Morgan

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