The Never Ending Story

If, on your next birthday, you were told

That from that day forward, you’d never grow old

Would you take that step? Could you be so bold?

You would remain as you are and never, ever change

And live forever…wouldn’t it seem kind of strange?

Think of all the things in your life you’d have to rearrange.

You’d outlive your family and outlive your best friend

Would your sanity survive…or would you just pretend?

As you search eternity for a way to make it end.

I don’t think any of us could make that call

To be immortal…seemingly having it all.

Don’t set yourself up for such a great fall.

Be happy that someday your body will die

That you have the ability to laugh and to cry.

Would you want to live forever? No, not I!