Does It Really Matter

Does it really matter?

Love or lust
Which will last?
For a moment or forever
Does it really matter?

Joy or pain
Over and over again
Suffer alone or together
Does it really matter?

Sadness or happiness
Which one comes first?
Maybe now or later
Does it really matter?

Shame or pride
Take both in a stride
It’s now or never
Does it really matter?

Rich or poor
Both bad for sure
Gutter or alter
Does it really matter?

Still or in motion
Depends on the situation
Get a hold or falter
Does it really matter?

Ephemeral or permanent
Virtues and friendship forgotten
For worst or better
Does it really matter?

God or Godless
One should be selfless
Misfits or suitors
Does it really matter?

Dead or alive
We need first to survive
Jitters or glitters
Does it really matter?

In the beginning or end
What’s mankind’s intent?
God creates or mankind the creator
Does it really matter?

Jit H. Lim
Street Lawyer
Singapore
1 August, 2008
(2:13 am)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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September 14, 2026 at 10:40 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Agustin Avatar
January 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed New Year.
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January 19, 2016 at 12:29 PM
Jit Lim, I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing **SKAT**
Dey Avatar
March 21, 2012 at 4:58 PM
Really nice. Love this. Write on please.
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