Existence...

My existence is more like the essence
of simplicity, I live sometimes in pretence
Not because I love it but I just have to,
So I won’t be called black when I’m blue.

I live in daily in a display of double doubt
wondering if I would actually get… out
of this hut I live, among a host of … herd,
But I’m comforted, I have a sure Shepherd.

Deep in my heart I feel like I’m in a den,
But found hope whenever I rank top ten.
Life sometimes seem like a hallowed hell,
Yet I am happy when I have someone to tell.

Existence in pretence, I hide my feelings;
Sailing in simplicity, I cruise with my cravings,
I see beyond what lies within my eyes,
Looking at the future, I’m meant for the skies.

I live each day not knowing tomorrow,
I wait for what it holds… shine or shadow;
My existence is…living one day at a time,
Can I ever pen my present… in a real rhyme?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chappell Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 8:36 PM
such a true piece ro the heart here my friend so thank you for sharing
Coulstock Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Hi Adeleke. Whatever your circumstances your Faith shines through,a wonderful blessing to uphold you and guide you. I believe in taking one day at a time,and when things are too difficult to ask to receive the strength needed to get me through-with God's Love to guide me. .Congratulations on your win.this is a deep baring of your soul and your words are worthy of it. Thanks for comments on my 'SIMPLY'-it's true. luv June(Sylvia)
Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2010 at 9:41 PM
It's too bad you have to live this way, Adeleke, but I admire your positive outlook. Congrats on your win in this contest. LUv, Andrea
Roberts Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 11:59 AM
congrats on your win in the contest
Devonshire Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 9:14 AM
You have keen insight, Adeleke, and it is reflected so well in your poem. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 4:44 AM
Congratulations on your win Adeleke in Paula Swanson's contest "Your Existence". Love, Carol
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 9:37 PM
This was a most wonderful poem Adeleke. Your path will eventually lead to enlightenment as your doubt fades. I can see that spark of light in your writing. Congratulations on your win!
Johnson Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Great work and be happy, you're in the top ten again. congratulations, Love Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Congrats Adeleke on your success in Paula's contest with this beauty.. enjoy another great victory tonight.. with luv..ciao..
Roberts Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 11:11 AM
stunningly insightful, should do well in the contest
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