You don’t understand how precious life is
until you’re in a room filled with the
strongest people you know,
and they’re
all
crying
over a life lost.

The tears are contagious and the hurt
never goes away
as you feel the loss radiating around
the room,
trying to fill the once lively
emptiness

Life is fleeting so always
make sure to email your grandma back
go on that lunch date with your best friend
tell the world how beautiful it is
and never
ever
waste your time away.