Reality and Mortality

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Intelligence, compassion, affection,
courage, greed, stubbornness, tolerance,
Only a few strengths and flaws
defining humanity,
These qualities are what makeup
our personalities
this is what makes us
unique.


We are only on this earth
but the briefest of moments,
As mortal beings
we must recognize our mortality
so we may survive and evolve,
Imminent death
brings man to the precipice
encouraging the human spirit
to expand
so we can evolve.


As a newborn infant
our most perilous time,
we are dependent
on others to survive.
Our fundamental knowledge
is renewed in our genetics,
pushing humanity to succeed,
We are dangerously exposed
at this instant in our life.


Infancy is the time for
discovery, evolving, maturing,
using all our senses
to explore every aspect
of this new life.
Our minds are like sponges
soaking up knowledge
at an astounding rate,

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