Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

A Life Not Lived

I am not remembered in any form or way
Undeserving of their love and respect.
I understand, and yet I grieve.
For myself.

For what I lost
Ignoring the ones who could have
Showered me with love
But did not 
Because they knew me not.

I reserve my place in the cosmos
Of ignorance 
Recognizing truth and love
once again upon the throne of death
as I enter a kingdom I do not deserve

The angels grabbed me and gave me
what I had sought on earth in the form
of lust,  not even my biggest mistake.
My soul cries now
At a life not lived.

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Pratap Roy December 13, 2019 at 1:28 AM A very good poem. Nicely presented. God bless you. Caren Krutsinger December 13, 2019 at 6:47 AM Thank you Pratap. I truly have some deep feelings that have to have poetry as an outlet.

Robertina B. July 9, 2019 at 8:29 PM Congratulations on POTD, dear Caren.. I absolutely enjoyed this work of art.. I am inspired by your wonderful creativity.. An amazing write, my friend. A fave for me!! Blessings.. Caren Krutsinger July 9, 2019 at 9:48 PM Thank you Robertina. I appreciate your stopping by.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 9, 2019 at 12:00 PM - A touching poem, Caren - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Caren Krutsinger July 9, 2019 at 9:49 PM Dear Anne-Lise, I was tempted not to post this one as it felt a bit negative, but I wrote it so....

Kim Rodrigues July 9, 2019 at 6:45 AM Congratulations, Caren! Your heart spills from your pen. Caren Krutsinger July 9, 2019 at 9:49 PM Thank you Kim. She truly does. I try to keep her back but she will not be thwarted.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 9, 2019 at 6:13 AM Congratulations on POTD Caren! Poignant! xomo Caren Krutsinger July 9, 2019 at 9:49 PM Thank you Maureen. I am so glad you stopped by!

Jennifer Proxenos July 9, 2019 at 12:58 AM Caren my dear friend , I am proud to know you, you of all of us are so full of life, enjoy every day as we only get one shot at living our life. Congrats on POTD truly deserved. Hugs, Jennifer. Caren Krutsinger July 9, 2019 at 2:59 AM Thank you so much, Jennifer. It was so surprising and I knew about it early thanks to Tania and Tom who posted about it before I went to a workshop yesterday morning. It is so nice to be honoured. I am so glad that you stopped by! Thanks.

Panagiota Romios July 8, 2019 at 11:29 PM Sorry, Caren, I did not see this earlier. I was up till 2am PST and it was not posted yet, so I went to bed, Congratulations on the POTD. Exciting event! Panagiota Caren Krutsinger July 9, 2019 at 12:23 AM I fully understand. I am trying my BEST to go to sleep tonight at 12:22 a.m. but alas, here I am, not sleeping and I have a workshop all day tomorrow! Thanks for the congratulations, my friend.

Charles Messina July 8, 2019 at 9:11 PM Powerful and thought provoking. Great write, Caren. Congratulations on POTD :) Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 10:51 PM Thank you Charles. They say when death is at your door you never regret the things you tried and failed at; all of your regrets are about the things you did not try that you wanted to try.

Brandy Nicole July 8, 2019 at 7:33 PM "I am not remembered in any form or way" This thought touches my heart so deeply. It's very sad indeed, for those that will never have the opportunity- to Live. Congratulations Caren, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brady Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 10:52 PM Thank you Brandy. It is sad.

Connie Marcum Wong July 8, 2019 at 7:22 PM An expressive poem that is profound my friend. Congratulations on your deserving honor of POTD! Congratulations! : ) xxoo Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 10:52 PM Thank you so much Connie. I felt it was pretty wonderful to learn of this honor before 6 a.m.! Too bad my internet went down most of the day.

Paula Goldsmith July 8, 2019 at 6:17 PM You can really feel it as you read it. Great POTD. Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 10:53 PM Thank you Paula. I am so glad you stopped by.

Eve Roper July 8, 2019 at 4:40 PM Love your thoughts , Caren, congratulations on POTD

Gry Christensen July 8, 2019 at 3:18 PM So emotional! Congratulations!! Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:32 PM Thank you so much! I almost did not post this one. Now I am glad that I did.

Heidi Sands July 8, 2019 at 1:24 PM Congratulations for your great POTD Caren! :) Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:33 PM Thank you Heidi. I was pretty surprised and happy.

Kurt Ravidas July 8, 2019 at 1:04 PM Wow, that's what I call the words! THE WORDS. They are my belated fave. And, hoping, fave again. Congrats, Caren. This is amazing. Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:34 PM Thank you Kurt. I penned this for another site for a specific contest. Almost did not post it here. Ha! Glad I changed my mind.

Susan Ashley July 8, 2019 at 12:29 PM Your potent pen has delivered a beautifully expressive and thought provoking poem, Caren. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:35 PM Thank you so much Susan. I was super surprised. Glad I decided to post this one.

Joseph May July 8, 2019 at 9:54 AM A powerful write Caren..Congrats on POTD.. Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:35 PM Thank you Joseph. I appreciate your kind words.

Sunlite Wanter July 8, 2019 at 9:36 AM VERY good, Caren! And a warning to many of us. Congratulations! Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:36 PM I did truly mean for it as a warning for life is so short. I did not realize how short until I got shingles and experienced seven weeks of pure h.....

Alexis Y. July 8, 2019 at 9:10 AM Hi Caren, This is such a deep and thought provoking write. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved- Alexis Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:36 PM Thank you Alexis. I was so shocked but excited!

Daniel Turner July 8, 2019 at 9:00 AM Congratulations Caren on POTD. Nicely penned! Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:37 PM Thank you Daniel. This was such a nice surprise!

Winged Warrior July 8, 2019 at 8:35 AM Caren, you hit one right out of the park...Congrats!! on your much-deserved POTD!!...very emotive write my friend...grabs at the core...sending much love and respect...^WW^ :o) Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:37 PM Right out of the park! Wow! This makes me feel very special. Thank you Winged Warrior!

Gregory Richard Barden July 8, 2019 at 7:27 AM Sincere congratulations on Poem of the Day, Caren. Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:37 PM Thank you Greg. I am so glad you stopped by. This made me smile.

Arturo Michael July 8, 2019 at 7:08 AM Lovely lovely lovely...Congratulations Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:38 PM Thank you Arturo. I am warmed by all of these congratulations which makes the POTD feel so much greater!

Charlie Knowlton July 8, 2019 at 6:34 AM Congrats Caren on POTD…I could truly feel your pain and regrets. I think we all have them. Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:39 PM I know we do, but do we share them? I certainly do not but this time, I thought I might give you a little peek....

Demetrios Trifiatis July 8, 2019 at 6:17 AM Congratulations dear, Caren! Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2019 at 3:39 PM Thank you my dear Demetrios! I was overwhelmed. The responses make it even better!

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