Let whoever can win glory before death. - Seamus Heaney

History says don't hope
On this side of the grave.
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up
And hope and history rhyme.
So hope for a great sea-change
on the far side of revenge.
Believe that a further shore
is reachable from here.
Believe in miracles
and cures and healing wells.

How perilous is it to choose not to love the life we’re shown?

If you have the words, there's always a chance that you'll find the way.