life can be hard for humans

finding food water and shelter

is a daily struggle for many

while others lead a privileged life

some make a real difference 

bringing joy hope and wonder

leaving a legacy to be remembered

other lives are soon forgotten 

creating life is a difficult task

reproduction needs ideal conditions

the chemistry must be just right

to perform the biological miracle

scientists say early life started

in a primeval soup of raw chemicals

sparked by lightening

to create the first living entity

many believe in divine intervention

a higher power directing

the creation of mankind

by a god to be worshipped 

animal species evolved over time

adapting to changing conditions

ensuring that life continues

for generations to come

unless driven to extinction 

humans will evolve further

perhaps merging with technology

living brains in jars wired to computers

death comes easily

you just have to wait for it

or do something reckless

to bring it on sooner

remember your ticket

If you want to enter heaven

hand it to St Peter

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