Beauty In Death

The price of fame is way too high
But some will never learn
And for this reason some will die
Something, they have to earn

They sell their souls for attention
They will not be ignored
Even knowing that their intentions
Carries a just reward

Billy the kid and Jesse James
Were two, that found this prize
But in the end, to seal their names
Both of them simply dies

Shakespere, Picasso, even Poe
Were virtually unknown
Then death come searching for their souls
That's when their fame was grown

In death, we see someone's beauty
Why not while they're alive?
Survival, it is our duty
In death our work will thrive
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2010 at 8:52 PM
well, many will not be recognized for their greatness in death. That always makes me feel sad for them. Everything in life seems so hit and miss to me, Be in the right place at the right time , it's all fate I guess. this one makes ya think! Luv, andrea
Taylor Avatar
May 21, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Great write, Larry. So many times people don"t become famous till after they die. It's a real shame.
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