how everything goes in vain

how quickly everything goes in vain
the dreams we work towards
the life we build
the relationship we treasure
the joy we share
the knowledge we gain
the experience we gather
the unique stories we hold
everything that means the world to us is lost instantaneously
the smile disappears, friendship corrupt
blinded by power and greed, driven by an illusion
and it all too quickly goes in vain
why is life worth it?
for the hope that never dies?
for true words that stand up and ignite awareness?
for the enduring desire to be the change and keep living
for friendship initiated solely to live together in harmony
with all the mess that comes with being a human living in a society,
not to repeat the same mistakes, but to make new mistakes
and repeat the same?
ask again, how everything goes in vain…

–AP