Closer

The future of life keeps getting shorter. I know I must seem like a dooms day reporter. But sometimes news ain't bad. It just depends on if you're sad. You see I'm to the point that I don't care. I've lived too long, no one to share. And I truly don't understand. My life that's guided by his hand. Truly like Job, nobody knows. What's going on with ghostly foes. The inhumanity we see. We're never sure of what's to be. No rhyme or reason to the pain. What's going on's another plane. No counsel's worth a single dime. The only answer will come with time.

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Becca Teagan

Date: 11/29/2016 6:11:00 PM

Robert.. you haven't written anything since you posted this sad poem? I feel terrible that I didn't check back with you. I'm so glad you wrote on my poem today.. I just replied to you. I do hope you're ok. Hugs

Juli- Michelle

Date: 11/29/2016 5:59:00 PM

You had me at your first line, what a strong way to begin, so profound! Love, Juli-Michelle

Becca Teagan

Date: 8/8/2016 8:53:00 AM

Hi Robert... sad write, but it's one that I believe many can relate to. Surround yourself with friends... even friends here on poetry soup. Hugs

Anne Rutherford

Date: 8/4/2016 4:45:00 PM

Robert sorry I can only give you 7 ,this by far worth way more. It's what I call a keeper. second stanza says it all for me . Anne

Robert Johnson
Date: 8/4/2016 5:26:00 PM

Hello Anne, Thank you for your nice comment. It is very nice to hear from you. I wish you God's grace. Peace. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/3/2016 7:05:00 AM

Robert, I hope you learn to enjoy your life. I am facing the fact that my mortal life may be a lot shorter than I ever expected. It's strange the trials we face in this life. oh thanks for the heads up.I had written MORE noble on my paper but typed it in without the word More!!!