And So

what are we now
hence that we should worry
about these truths
of good and how
we should avoid the other

man has sat
on ground and stone
and all his heart
and soul leaked out
and still it is not known

come ease this cord
that binds us tight
and come with me
into the night
for all the great ones
lie in their graves
and if truth
has eluded these
then why should we
know or care
for life will pass
by this place
so let us not
this chance waste

for our time is short
but we are here
and our now
will soon be past
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Miller Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 12:59 PM
thank you very much!
Brown Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 5:16 AM
Enjoyed reading the words that flowed from your pen today Elaine. It is a pleasure to see and read your poetry. Hoping you have a wonderful day full of inspiration. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 6:27 PM
Creative and intgeresting expressions on life
Foulk Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 11:43 AM
a great piece of well written poetry.
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