Fight, Struggle

First fight for breath,
struggle unceasing.
First cry escapes,
heart beats unending.

Mind dims, years pass.
Lungs tire, heart tears.
To stop is to die.

First fight goes on.
First struggle continues.
But death stalks.
But death stalks.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 2:58 AM
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." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 12:28 PM
JAMES, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 12:35 PM
JAMES, Enjoyed reading your poem today. LUV **SKAT**
Evans Avatar
December 6, 2011 at 6:46 PM
nice i like it a lot i like your choice of words
Eastman Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 7:49 AM
A true rendidtion of the circle of life. Well written and true.
Brown Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 5:32 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you James. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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