41. Brevity
Life's brevity, so bittersweet,
depends upon just one heartbeat.
Brief as dusk and swift as dawn,
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Very nice. So very true. When it's said that we are given a certain number of days, what can be said when someone dies, say at age 59.5, but then is resuscitated and is now 64? Oh, no doubt...
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42. As Time Passes
As the seconds pass,
We look back
At what our lives have held.
Featured Shared StoryThe poem really hit home with me. I decided to use this for a compare and contrast essay for my literature class.
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43. For Alexis From Your Mama
Sitting on the steps, looking across the lake,
Wondering why life, at times, can seem great.
But in that second, it took me to just think,
My life could change, faster than a blink.Featured Shared StoryI like the poem because it gives me the passion
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44. True Joy
I'll be happy once I've done this certain thing.
We all say this often, not realizing what it brings.
We look only to the future for our happiness,
Letting life slip through our fingers in its fullness.Featured Shared StoryWell thought out expression of a very deep yet communal event given voice in an authentic poetry format. Deeply set me thinking about my father's recent death. It's an experience that bind...
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45. Lessons
There's beauty in struggle,
There's feeling in pain.
For every painstaking mistake,
There are lessons you can name.Featured Shared StoryWell, my goodness!! You job and/or your girlfriend are not worth you!! Just remember that! You can find a new job; start looking, and you will find another girl. There is sometimes pain in...
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46. Love After Love
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The time will come
when, with elation,
you will greet yourself arriving
at your own door, in your own mirror,Featured Shared StoryMy husband died 10 years ago. He was the love of my life, my soul-mate, my best friend. I have not known how to 'adjust' to him being gone until I read this poem, "Love After Love." Everyone...
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47. The Best Day Of My Life
The best day of my life,
When will it be?
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48. The Curse Of Social Media
I'll post all those pictures of me having fun,
Wearing my happiest grin.
Add a few comments to enhance the effect,
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49. As You Go Through Life
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Don't look for the flaws as you go through life;
And even when you find them,
It is wise and kind to be somewhat blind
And look for the virtue behind them.Featured Shared StorySometimes life goes up and down between hills and rivers, but with even the least courage and a sign of faith in the turn we make at the sharp curve, it all levels up to positivity no matter...
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50. Lessons From Dad
Love someone as best you can,
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51. The Middle
When choices present throughout the whole day
Enticing you to go this or that way
With convincing arguments that both sides portray;
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52. Truth
There comes a time in all our lives
when truth will set us free,
so live each day as though you know
your last it may well be.Featured Shared StoryI just love this poem it is so true and yes it has touched me!
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53. Don't Neglect Your Love
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54. In Progress
Striving daily for progress,
Learning a paradox too --
That it's not always forward movement;
Sometimes, the reverse will do.Featured Shared StoryI've only just found this poem of yours - I like it very much. I must look out for more of your work. Very best wishes, Ann.
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56. Secrets Under Trees
Tiny little secrets
Get buried in the dirt,
And if they were dug up,
Someone would probably get hurt,Featured Shared StoryI don’t know if that’s true, because sometimes it's better to hide the hurtful secrets because the world these days will probably laugh at you then do nothing for a few days then decide...
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57. Greed
When we were born with no possession.
The love received was our concession.
No worries, no fears, no troubles, no fuss.
In mother's arms we put our trust.Featured Shared StoryWow, this poem reminds me of one of my uncles who was all about his accomplishments. He chased after money till he couldn't. Lying on his hospital bed breathing his last, he realized life...
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58. Fighting For Their Affection
If they make you
work for their attention
fight for their affection
beg for their loveFeatured Shared StoryA sad truth that takes many of us far too long to realize. Just because we want something or even think we deserve it, doesn't mean we will get it or even need it.
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59. Delight In
If you're tired of doing nothing
Rubbing your eyes until they're red
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60. Echoes Of Silence
Close your eyes, now pause and feel,
A distant bell rings -- soft yet real.
One side holds silence, calm and deep,
The other, chaos that cannot sleep.Featured Shared StoryThank you, Ann. Your words are like sunshine to a poet's heart -- I'm grateful you felt the message.
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