How Will You Answer?

We don’t know what lies

in wait after the sun sets, when

we journey to the blessed realms.

There may be no test of deeds

or enumeration from the great books.

Questions may never be asked of us

when the Chinvat Bridge is crossed. 

However, one day, after a long walk

in the meadows of remembrance, 

when both body and heart are worn, 

you will rest upon your most precious 

of comforts and wonder to yourself 

whether enough had been done. 

And in that quiet moment, as you look

back on time and measure your memories,

what will your answer be?