Alive and Well

This morning as I walked
I closed my eyes
turned my face into the wind
swept along in an invisible ocean of exultation
suddenly, I knew I was alive...

Some people I knew are not
I loved them
they have become ghosts inside of me
this is how i keep them alive
sometimes pain lets you know you are alive...

I see love, feel some love
romantic, so romantic
love, then will surely rise
to appear in front of me
I am alive when others are not
I am here for a purpose...

If you are reading this
congratulations, you are alive
that's something to smile about!
~ ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A   Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 2:50 PM
anytime Ken, it's nice hearing from you always...Linda
Onclaud Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 12:20 PM
right on the positive note, ken.. after a weary day, this speaks to me.. fantastic!.. huggs
Carroll Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 1:03 PM
Thank you Nette, delighted you liked this one!
A   Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 1:30 AM
I love and enjoyed this Ken, To live with smiles... How about that.. A super 7 poem...Linda
Carroll Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 1:02 PM
Thank you Linda for the visit!
Dietrich Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 3:25 PM
I LOVE this and I am so glad to be alive!!! SMILES!!
Carroll Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 3:31 PM
Thanks Andrea!
Kendrick Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 7:31 AM
Alive and well is a good place to be..Enjoyed reading your work today..Thanks for the visit..Sara
Carroll Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Thank you Sara!
Vaso Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Ken this is such a beautiful heart felt poem, you have captured these emotions so well and put them to verse!
Carroll Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 11:13 PM
Thank you Arthur!
Carrillo Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 9:25 PM
Yes Ken; You and I both, we are alive by the grace of God. I am just trying to take one day at a time.Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
Carroll Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 10:46 PM
Thank you for stopping by Lucilla!
Duggan Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 7:33 PM
Now that what I call poetry Ken, it is lovely, makes a change to read something on here that resembles poetry. Take care.............Vera.........
Carroll Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 7:47 PM
Thank you for a kind visit Vera!
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