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The meaning of life
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The meaning of life |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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Of this I often ponder, how act did give no say From nothing to a ball of life, just only months away Genetics slowly blooming, deep within a giving womb Born to world of push and rush, where need does come too soon All virgins we, to first drawn breathe, to touch of love or pain Then growing up to know the score and way of man’s domain Encompassed by a way of life, which guides each morn and night Reflecting sins of love or hate, as foe or family might We’re brought here by the yearning of a female and her mate Result of love, then born to life, to meet ones time and fate Born to ease or poverty, to they who’ve sown their seed The product from a time of lust, where two had met their need We then reach adolescence, in a world much filled with hate To share life on a planet filled, which well will see our fate We live on trust, on hope and faith, rely on life to give Success through every struggle, some good through time we live Life, it seems a sentence, of test till death does come Where fortune offers little luck or joy till day is done But also, it’s a miracle, a blessing that we share Where voice of love keeps calling all, to make life everywhere The basic meaning’s simple, to live is to survive To endure the good and bad, from day that we arrive To take each given challenge, which each day does create To somehow leave our little mark, before it’s just too late Life, it is creation, designed to grow and grow Its life-force just incredible, from where we just don’t know It’s a start to a beginning, a chance to difference make Owed to many parents, who in life’s love partake |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!! I love your profound writing. The meaning of life holds questions we have been seaching for from the beginning of time. Thank you for sharing your answers with us.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* must be a halloween trick. I commented on this poem but it didn't go to the top.  let me know if my other comment shows up on your screen or not...if now I will redo it. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. [This message has been edited by Startime (edited 10-31-2001).] |
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Amber Dawn Junior Member
since 2001-10-31
Posts 22Minnesota |
You've reached many depths in this, which I really loved. I found myself reading slowly, as to capture it all. Very well done. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I see you allowed your muse back in. Good thing, too... well done, Sir! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Congratulations! Sounds as if your muse returned in time (to welcome a new soul?) A thought-provoking read, thanks for sharing this, Rick. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Startime, your first reply did get in, but I must say it was nice to get two from you, one after the other, I meant to put a question mark after the title, these are just my thoughts and I am sure far from the answers. Thanks for your comments, much enjoyed. Amber Dawn, thank you for your reply, The meaning of life is our subject in writers group for this month, and that is why of it I write, it is a thought devouring subject, with many different answers I am sure. Thanks for taking to time to read and reply Dear Sunshine, my muse must never have left me, I think that it just took a little holiday and is back, thanks for the reply. Midnitesun, thanks for the reply, it is great to be able to share some work again with all my friends, great to have you out there. Many many thanks, Sincerely Rick |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh how I enjoyed this pondering Rick. Exceptional cadence and rhyme as always, with such an indepth review of life unfolding. Beautifully written ... thank you for this journey of thought! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Apachecat906 Member
since 2001-09-04
Posts 217Michigan, USA |
Hi Rick, I enjoyed your version of the meaning which we are all searching for...reminds me of a country song (my apologies if this offends you!) that's out now...something about how we are all here because two people loved each other. Gives a positive lift to some of the darker meanings I come up with I especially liked these lines: All virgins we, to first drawn breathe, to touch of love or pain Then growing up to know the score and way of man’s domain Made me think...we all start out as a result of this act, we start out pure...then when we get older sometimes we turn to the very same act to try to regain that pure feeling. Loved it! Go ahead, push your luck; find out how much love the world can hold |
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