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Xillus_Xavier
Member

since 2007-10-05

Posts 72
Alabama

0 posted 2007-12-12 09:46 PM

You're the Reason

I've rambled on the razors edge of life
and I've survived.
The troubled seas - I've sailed them all;
in deadly depths I've dived.
What drew me down from Dangers' ledge
and made me face my fears?
What light was that which led my ship
back home to safer piers?
It was you.

My eyes have seen the saddest things
that life and death can show.
My heart has felt ferocious loss
and wrongs you'll never know.
But all the fights, the drunken nights,
and sins of skin are done.
What was the cause to change my ways
and see my battles won?
It was you.

I sit and stare as tiny feet
attempt a step or two,
And tears appear to show my joy
for what my son can do.
The years have made me softer now -
a boy can make me cry!
I love the reason why I get
to hold my child up high!
And it's you.

This gentle man of eighty now,
has been to life's extremes.
I went from heartless ruffian
to man with loving dreams.
I've nearly died by tragic means -
by bullets, and by knife.
I thank the one who gave to me
my second chance at life...
And it's you.

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

1 posted 2007-12-12 09:49 PM

very Much Enjoyed!!!!!!!!!!

ARCTIC WIND

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2007-12-13 12:37 PM

How intensely beautiful!
Your gratitude is felt.

Love,
Margherita

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2007-12-13 01:35 PM

Wonderful...James

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2007-12-13 02:08 PM

I'm at a loss for words. It is difficult for me to express just how much your poem ~ your life! ~ has moved me.

Not only are you a man among men ~ you are a Poet ~ with a capital "P".

Love to you,

EA

superskittles
New Member

since 2007-12-14

Posts 4
down under in Australia

5 posted 2007-12-14 01:53 AM

this poem is soo good!
especially enjoyed
"has been to life's extreme's".

well done.

peace

Klassy Lassy
Member Elite

since 2005-06-28

Posts 2187
Oregon

6 posted 2007-12-14 07:52 AM

What heart felt poetry...I'm misty-eyed reading this lovely look back at the treasure in life. Beautiful!

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