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How Great the Cost

A lonely person hides to cry
An ancient person wants to die;
Within the shadows of the mind
A thought unused is left behind.

We walk the path that goes nowhere
Where silence is the friend we share;
Where friendship lives in solitude
And loneliness is thought imbued.

A single candle shares its light
With stars that pierce the shades of night;
We wait alone till we are gone
While fleeting years still hurry on.

We keep the rhythm, read the rhyme
We lose the step and pass the time;
We move with fate to reach the end
And still we never comprehend.

We lost the dream, we lost the light
We spend our years tossed in fright;
Till wisdom found how great the cost
With nothing gained when all was lost





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  1. Date: 5/10/2013 9:47:00 AM

    If keep saying a poet after my own heart .

  1. Date: 4/2/2013 8:52:00 AM

    PERFECT

  1. Date: 2/20/2013 9:49:00 PM

    Simply a classic. Love John

  1. Date: 11/11/2012 8:29:00 PM

    I really enjoyed your poem, excellent rythm, beautiful imagery.

  1. Date: 7/21/2012 11:47:00 PM

    This composition motivates me to cultivate wisdom with urgent alacrity - in the sadness and solitude there remains the hope,that fertile light that leads - beautiful contrasts in concepts - J.A.B.

  1. Date: 7/4/2012 1:06:00 PM

    Very deep... I'll be rereading later! Terry

  1. Date: 6/26/2012 7:02:00 AM

    I want to thank you so much for your kind words on my writings Elizabeth. I am so far behind on everything including my life away from PoetrySoup. So will you please forgive me if I am not right on top of my comments and thank you's. I am trying. It is a pleasure to read your poetry today as I leave you this thank you. Love and blessings, Carol

  1. Date: 5/31/2012 11:29:00 PM

    Hi Elizabeth...This poem moves me deeply..re-reading it again and again...It says sooo much. Life is precious and short and we all need to share our light! Thanks for stopping by my latest this week...u are so supportive...Hey, isn't it great to see Jon Aaron on here again...He's been away for a while..Hope this note finds u doing well also! Love, Gwendolen

  1. Date: 5/31/2012 9:21:00 AM

    so captivating,,,so delightful,,,so very well written,,,you always trill and are amazing,,,lizzie........

  1. Date: 5/20/2012 10:12:00 AM

    Very very enchanting rhyme with a touching message..:) Jag

  1. Date: 5/18/2012 6:23:00 PM

    Well sustained 8888 meter and couplet rhyming... melancholy and deeply moving. In the final analysis we are all alone... Keith

  1. Date: 5/14/2012 9:16:00 PM

    Having the same issues as you described with posting this evening, Lizzie...bizarre...let's blame it on more of those solar flares! :) How many times have a squandered God's gift of time to do something useful/meaningful with my life! Hit home hard! Great theme to share with now over 300 poets! Wow!

  1. Date: 5/14/2012 9:15:00 PM

    Having the same issues as you described with posting this evening, Lizzie...bizarre...let's blame it on more of those solar flares! :) How many times have a squandered God's gift of time to do something useful/meaningful with my life! Hit home hard! Great theme to share with now over 300 poets! Wow!

  1. Date: 5/13/2012 3:30:00 PM

    In total agreement with Nathan on this one, Elizabeth. All the way through. Agape, Moses

  1. Date: 5/11/2012 10:50:00 AM

    strong, and beautiful

  1. Date: 5/10/2012 12:00:00 PM

    What a flow! Amazing rhyme, Elizabeth! The first stanza is so intense. Very well written. Ruben.

  1. Date: 5/10/2012 5:01:00 AM

    This is so beautifully rich, Elizabeth! When one verse seems to crest, the next follows through, equally as compelling.:) This is mind boggling. Best wishes, Mikki

  1. Date: 5/9/2012 4:58:00 PM

    This poem is too good. Love your thoughts here. (: Always, Laura

  1. Date: 5/9/2012 10:56:00 AM

    lizzie dear.. another soulful read , a spiritual plea that stirs the heart... beautifully, skillfully crafted…you shine for me..:) huggs!

  1. Date: 5/9/2012 8:52:00 AM

    Liz, this hits home like a bolt of lighning! Nice write and thanks for your comments earlier. I'm traveling home this week - quite busy but will stop back in (here) after I'm stateside. Once again - LOVELY poem that speaks to the heart of time passing...I so envy your talent. God bless, Terry

  1. Date: 5/8/2012 11:09:00 PM

    Salutations, Grand Master Poet. Reading you is always an inspiration, madame.

  1. Date: 5/8/2012 8:04:00 PM

    A wonderful poem to contemplate Lizzie. Thank you for your comments on my poems. I haven't been around much because of watching my g.daughter. I try to keep up, but an infant sure consumes a lot of time. Please check your Soup Mail. Hugs, Lotus

  1. Date: 5/8/2012 3:49:00 PM

    Just why do we live here on earth? We ask this question from our birth. It's not much fun when we're alone. Just waiting and hoping without a phone. Where friendship lives in solitude is a great line. You have many in this poem. Thanks for being my friend.

  1. Date: 5/8/2012 10:01:00 AM

    Ah-- very valuable thoughts you give here-- yes, how sad indeed when that happens, when we find out that things have held us back-- sometimes we just have to take those chances I guess--This is a very good reminder for me, Elizabeth! Thanks for sharing about you & caterwauling, somehow I can't imagine you doing that ;) I hope you're having a great week, hugs to you! :D & thanks for passing by my poems, it means a lot!

  1. Date: 5/8/2012 6:56:00 AM

    Wow Lizzy!great rhyme,faV you are a great poetess my dear Elizee,so so good to hear from you,how is my super gal friend doing?

  1. Date: 5/7/2012 10:17:00 PM

    Excellent rhythm, rhyme and content... your phrasing is exquisite, perfectly in keeping with your theme. Well done, Lizzie! Best wishes, Keith

  1. Date: 5/7/2012 7:46:00 PM

    When we passed away in this world nothing is gained, I agree. I have enjoyed reading your rhyming poem tonight. Your poems Elizabeth are outstanding. Thank you for your kind comments at my work. Love dalila

  1. Date: 5/7/2012 7:21:00 PM

    Hi, back here again, Liz! Can I tell you how wonderful I know you ARE. I never pick up bad vibes from you. I'm glad the poetry soup comes with beautiful souls like yours. I wish we could all learn from you. You truly are the most wonderful poet on this site..lol~Next to Linda-Marie..(but she left SORT OF) :-( well anyways.. I have never met a poet who gave so much honest time of support. Your comments are always uplifting and thoughtful. Not even if you don't understand our poetry you are here to support us with an open heart and mind of kindness. You and another poet name Mia, are wonderful women on the soup. You treat us all the same. No matter or differences or misunderstanding, I'm sure many of us wish we could wear your shoes of comfort. always! PD

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    typo,,on our differences
  1. Date: 5/7/2012 7:06:00 PM

    another great poem from you poetess..thanks for your comments on my poem "Adrift"..you also touched on it in "Winds of Autumn"..always...Joseph

  1. Date: 5/7/2012 1:58:00 PM

    Ps. Smile ˜ Ahhhh, Let Me Close My Eyes To Enjoy This, Deeep Breath Of Beauty * Elizabeth, My Sweeet Beautiful Elizabeth * Thank You, For Being Sooo Beautiful, & Your Kind Warm Visit * My Love, Forever; John!:) ˜

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