Audrey Haick Poet Kyrielle

Contradictions of Life

Two major contradictions in life can bring you to your knees
Like opposing sisters in a family, as one arrives, the other leaves
Comedy and tragedy…

Two mascots, hovering above every life
One brings gifts of joy and laughter; the other brings pain and strife
Comedy and tragedy…

Mirth has a mind of her own desiring to stick around like glue
But her seemingly jealous sister, is most often misunderstood
Comedy and tragedy…

Each one unique in the role which they play
They seem to keep some balance on life’s revolving stage 
Comedy and tragedy…

It has never crossed my mind, just how insane living here would be
If we all experienced only rain, without the sun how would species feed?
Comedy and tragedy…

Note:  For Dr. Ram's "Tragedy is more enjoyable that Comedy"

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Tahera Mannan September 29, 2010 at 4:21 AM Really amazing. Loved the balance you have brought out with this piece. Thanks for the kind comments.

Carolyn Devonshire September 28, 2010 at 8:16 PM Audrey, you did a brilliant job with this contest entry. Indeed, we need both the sun and the rain -- the comedy and the tragedy -- to fully experience life. Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich September 28, 2010 at 4:49 PM Audrey you could reverse that one line too and say if we all experienced the sun, without ever rain! Neither one would be good for us! Good luck in his contest. I can see you put much thought into this great entry. LUv, Andrea

Chuck Keys September 28, 2010 at 12:19 PM what a great poem - thought provoking, sensitive, thank you, chuck

Caryl Muzzey September 28, 2010 at 11:25 AM A wonderful write! I enjoyed the read, good luck in the contest. Caryl

Carrie Richards September 28, 2010 at 7:30 AM I'm loving the two sides of the coin in this poem....and indeed, we would probably not appreciate the sun without a little rain. Thought provoking and well said! ~ Carrie

Dr.Ram Mehta September 28, 2010 at 3:16 AM Thanks for supporting my contest, Audrey

John Rhinem September 27, 2010 at 10:38 PM Smile ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'Your Beauty Always' &, All You Love, 'Forever,' John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very Blessed & Beautiful Tomorrow 'Dear, Beautiful Audrey Carey,' Amid The Bittersweet Without The Bitter of, 'The Most Beautiful Light' of All; 'Love;'" Goodnight &, "Sweet Dreams, 'Dear, Beautiful Lady!'":) ~

John Rhinem September 27, 2010 at 10:27 PM Smile ~ I am going to fave this "Beautiful Treasures Reflection of 'You'" &, if I was not so fatigued right now from such a long weekend then, I would read it over & over to absorb & com properly upon its bright lights, "Dear Beautiful Audrey Carey" but, I shall find plenty of time tomorrow I do believe to visit, "Your Beauty" & others here I pray upon The Soup; although, my days are sometimes often, up within the air & yet, my love, is "Always" there ~ ....Cont:)

John Rhinem September 27, 2010 at 10:19 PM Smile ~ "How Very 'Beautifully Wonderful You' Seem, 'Beautiful Audrey Carey!!!'" ~ "Hello Again, 'Dear Lovely, Blessed & Gifted Lady!!!'" ~ I do not know why but, this beautiful poems calm wisdom & view seems to remind myself of the Book of Proverbs' chapter 31 &, the great blessings of a blessed & beautiful woman within anothers life....Smile, well, perhaps I do know why "This Beautiful Poem" does ~ ....Cont:)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 27, 2010 at 10:04 PM Excellent Audrey.. good luck in the contest my friend.. enjoyed your creative spirit and write tonight..with luv...