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Open Poetry #28

A Life less Lived

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

0 posted 2003-08-17 09:55 PM

He sat back in his chair
Staring into the fire
Thinking, feeling, wondering
About the life he had led to this point
Was he ready to die here in this moment
Did he have regrets to dispel
Was he sorry for what he had done or not
He considered himself right then
Dogs at his feet,
Brandy at his lips
Alone, always alone
His sightless eyes continued to gaze at the flames
The snifter shattered to the floor
And he rode his final thoughts into the Beyond

We are all equal but we’re individually different
and able to reach the impossible if we try.

[This message has been edited by Ringo (08-17-2003 10:02 PM).]

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

1 posted 2003-08-17 10:35 PM

Brad . . . God this is sad . . .

Was he ready to die here in this moment
Did he have regrets to dispel

I know I am not ready to die . . .
not afraid to just not ready

A lot of thoughts here . . .
am wondering if he just gave up or if he was truly satisfied enough to move on?
It is too late to make think lol
*smile*
xxoo

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

2 posted 2003-08-17 10:43 PM

it's a question all face did i live my life right..how many are happy with the answer?

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2003-08-17 10:44 PM

Well, I certainly hope my passing is as easy physically; however, to die alone would be very sad.

A poignant piece of writing. I could visualize the whole scene--you made it seem so real...