It's a funny thing

It's a funny thing, this life we live-
we're asked to stand firm, then forgive.
To have a backbone and follow through
yet lend compassion and accept all things new.
Love others and look past the oddities
to trust no one while we build firm comraderies
We must dream big and reach for the stars
then believe that everything can ((and will)) fall apart

It's a funny thing, this existence we craft...
Some get lucky, some get the shaft.
Lead to believe we each have the strength to fly
just before we remember that we all too must die
Some create, some build, some deploy
Some wreak havoc, some destroy
But we the people must learn to choose
Do we wish to win or long to lose?