Author's Notes: Shortest. Thing. I. Have. Ever. Written. The rest of these one-shots will be longer, I promise.
Okay, well, this is a new story (stories actually) so here's the low-down for those who haven't read anything else I've written (for those of you who have, feel free to skip this paragraph) : No reviews means no new chapters. For this one at least, though, I'll probably let it slid since there's not much to read in this first one-shot. However, this will apply after the second story it up, as the next is substantially longer than this one is.
Now then: Welcome to my very own 50 theme challenge I have given myself! Enjoy^_^
Theme #1 - Life
Yusei's POV
Life.
It's not always what you think it should be.
People who should die, live.
People who should live, die.
The world is cold and cruel at best.
The love of power if stronger than the power of love.
People throw stones then wonder why they're at war.
Good things never last and are seldom remembered in the shadows of everything terrible.
Friends turn to enemies; enemies, to friends.
Lies cover up the truth, blinding the world.
People judge the book by its cover, never by its contents.
They never bother to practice what they preach - that's why there are so many biases.
Hatred.
Anger.
Fear.
Where's the love?
Where's the peace?
People dying, children crying.
No one truly caring for their neighbor.
...
Life.
It's not always what it should be.
There is no such thing as 'fair.'
The simple solution isn't always the best, and the best solution isn't always simple.
Sometimes it pays to take the road less traveled, even though it means you might stumble and fall and won't know what lies ahead.
You can't be afraid to step up and step out, even if the whole world is watching.
And they will watch, just waiting for you to fail.
So keep your head held high even when you make a mistake.
Life can take a turn for the better at any moment, but sometimes you have to be watching for the opportunity to do so.
You can't give up on your dreams, for what is life without them?
People will do anything to put you down and crush your confidence.
Don't let them.
Hope.
Joy.
Peace.
Love again.
Take a stand.
It only takes one person to change the world.
It's not over 'til the last card is played.
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Life.
It's what you make it.
Author's Notes: Oh, one last thing: The themes will NOT be in order in the future, so when I post the next one, don't think, 'Crap, somehow I missed 21 themes,' as the next theme up is #23 - Music.
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