Old Friends
When the curtain starts to decend,
And this life I am about to depart;
The question that should be asked,
Did I live it with all my heart?
Why did I do the things I did?
Was it due to things past,
Or was I setting the stage,
For an upcoming cast?
I know beyond all doubt,
Old friends here I have met.
And later in the ages,
Others I will see yet.
Since I'm aware that
I haven't done my best,
I know that next time
I will be put to another test.
Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished:
If you're alive, it isn't.
Richard Bach
Ivan
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