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A Long Journey Made Short

Little Innocence was forged into the world A shrill Sound flickered around the expecting eyes Laughter carved out of marble A statue thought to beat immortality Yet Fear had a surprise It crept into the cradle with ease Laughter was choked Tears burst instead And Sadness had a form Evil found in youth a red soil Jealousy marched with Envy Lust befriended Desire Until cupid threw a bunch of arrows Adventure appeared Excitement beyond description A Thrill with no past Sentiments were aroused Pride threw some words Ego played its part And when Love meddled to defend its territory The Heart bled in utter silence! © Guru Jad 2013

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/25/2016 11:58:00 PM

Guru, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA

Skat A

Date: 1/4/2016 12:42:00 PM

Guru, enjoyed reading your poem. Hugs **SKAT**

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/24/2014 9:26:00 AM

Merry Christmas Guru Jad!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/4/2014 1:02:00 PM

Hi Guru, I hope you have had an excellent holiday season.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/8/2013 12:27:00 PM

Long time no see Guru.

Shah Jehan Ashrafi

Date: 8/18/2013 8:00:00 PM

excellent write

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/15/2013 7:56:00 AM

Very clever and intelligent poetry. I am drawn into your tale. Well done Guru Jad.

Heather Ober

Date: 5/31/2013 1:02:00 PM

WOW. This is wonderful! One of the best personification poems I have seen on here. This beauty is going into my faves :)

Guru Jad
Date: 5/31/2013 5:30:00 PM

I should be the one uttering WOW for choosing my poem as one of your faves... Thank you thank you!!! This is a superb honor! XOXO

Allan Koven

Date: 5/27/2013 10:31:00 AM

The story of Life and all its implications? Truly existential and profound. Great metaphors to tell a great story. Read it three times.

Guru Jad
Date: 5/31/2013 5:27:00 PM

Allan Koven,, The story of life is in itself a mystical enigma with all of its implications, symbolism, and ultramundane issues... I hope i have covered some of its endless aspects!! Your comment made me truly happy. Thank you!!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/26/2013 9:25:00 AM

Beautiful poem!

Guru Jad
Date: 5/27/2013 10:06:00 AM

Arthur... thank you for your comment! XOXO

Poet Tacito

Date: 5/23/2013 8:24:00 AM

Such impact on this piece. Sadly, ego normally does play a part in the grand scheme of things. But, ego is just distorted pride....cured by silence. This was intense.

Guru Jad
Date: 5/23/2013 4:54:00 PM

Drake, I totally agree with you.. ego seems to have its own presence in everything... and he who shall abide by it is definitely going to suffer... at least from loneliness.. Loved your comment a lot... it reflects a deep person! Thank you!

Painted Hunter

Date: 5/20/2013 6:32:00 AM

Superb! Yor words leap from the page...this is fine writing.

Guru Jad
Date: 5/21/2013 5:48:00 AM

Caleb,, It only became "superb" after your comment! XOXO.. Thank you for your visit!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/17/2013 5:22:00 PM

Great work..I know that it is probably not iintended to be funny but I got some chuckles..Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for the review of my work..Sara

Guru Jad
Date: 5/18/2013 5:00:00 AM

Sara,,, glad I have made you chuckle :D... Sometimes, we detect humor in the very serious subject.. I am very happy with your presence here.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/17/2013 4:51:00 PM

Profound and thought-provoking! Thank you for your wise poetry!

Guru Jad
Date: 5/17/2013 5:18:00 PM

Dear Sir... I am overwhelmed with your gracious visit and comment. You are a wonderful teacher of poetry.. and life! Deepest respect!

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 5/15/2013 4:18:00 PM

An excellent poem I really enjoyed reading this.

Guru Jad
Date: 5/15/2013 5:24:00 PM

Seosamh De Burca... Thank you! Very glad you have liked it!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/15/2013 4:15:00 PM

BTW, habibi...should Fear and Innocence be capitalized as well? Just wondering....

Guru Jad
Date: 5/15/2013 5:22:00 PM

Done - Corrected :D Thank you <3

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/15/2013 4:13:00 PM

Hey!!! I'm the first to post on this astounding piece! :) I'm so glad you wrote, my dear. Where have you been hiding??? Writing this? Well, that explains it. It is amazing! I love Personification and you've done it proud! Hugs!

Guru Jad
Date: 5/15/2013 5:21:00 PM

Heyyyy.... I am always honoured with your first comments!! :D Been hiding between books and articles!! Hehehe you know better how it like to have demanding doctors following you!