Hopefully we realize
before regret grows us old
that we’re crafting
our own existence
not to be consumed
with impressing the others
with shiny somethings
or silencing our soul’s whisper
with cunning substance
for status and financial gain
as none of us are
getting out of here alive
although I believe
in life after death
much work is required
to be alive before death
to the greatest extent possible
let’s together realize
the simplest existence
an appreciation for things
without a price tag
Nature, feelings, memories,
love, touch, taste, smell, sound
shall we be #1
in no other area
than our own well being 💜
A Fish Named Karen 