Once again, I have returned, with my view as an accomplishment in the writing world.

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Open Poetry #42

Once again, I have returned, with my view as an accomplishment in the writing world.

PrestonThePoet
Member

since 2007-11-07

Posts 87

0 posted 2008-07-06 11:36 PM

This may seem
To be pitiful;
But I ensure you.
That my feelings are true;
Each moment I felt pure.
And each night,
I slept innocent.
With every meal I ate.
I thanked the God who gave me it.
As I walked down the road;
I was sure to feed the birds.
When I spoke with someone;
My ears were open before my mouth was.
I didn’t realize how beautiful life could have been.
For, the reason I write this collection of acts.
Was the fact, that none of these I accomplished,
I ate with gluttony and thought with greed.
I slept guilty as ever.
Wanting each day to be over,
The birds went unfed.
And my God, awaiting praise.
I may be an old man,
With nothing to live for.
If I do accomplish anything,
I’d hope for you to listen to these words.
Please, live your life with meaning.
Live for everything, not yourself.
The strands of seaweed drifting alone in the sea;
A gorgeous landscape that takes your breath away.
A friend, whom with you can cry,
And most of all;
That one person.
Who will make your life what it ought to be.
Be there to hold your hand,
When you forgot your gloves.
And the one, to make you soup,
Every time you get sick.
These are the true gems in life.
I filled my life with lies, and false meaning.
Fill yours with love, and compassion.
And as your last words spill out;
I beg you now;
Do not let them be these.

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

1 posted 2008-07-07 02:55 AM

Thank you for this very warm poem....You are absolutly true.

yann

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2008-07-07 05:43 PM

Please, live your life with meaning.
Live for everything, not yourself.

A wonderful, important message! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

Love,
Margherita

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2008-07-07 09:14 PM

"Live for everything, not yourself.
The strands of seaweed drifting alone in the sea;
A gorgeous landscape that takes your breath away."
This write is an acknowledgment that self-referential, self-indulgent behaviors
leave you feeling barren and unfulfilled.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2008-07-09 03:03 PM

Preston, this is a very fine write filled with wisdom and sound advice. It is so nice to be reading your thoughts again. You have been missed!

The following lines (to name a few!) were some of my favourites ~

"When I spoke with someone;
My ears were open before my mouth was."

"Please, live your life with meaning.
Live for everything, not yourself."

Giving you a big, warm hug,

Linda

XGarapanX
Senior Member

since 2008-06-19

Posts 1435
Antarctica

5 posted 2008-07-09 04:07 PM

A beaming and inspirational piece of writing.

·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`·

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