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I Mortal

I exist, I live,
I suffer, I feel, I err -
I love and am loved!

           ~~~

 With special thanks
  to Rene Descartes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Ray Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Anatole France said until you love an animal you are only half a soul, so wherever Descartes is ......
Labyrinth Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Fresh Sushi. "I live, I f*** things up, I roll with it, I flow in the world in between"; aint that what it's all about when you get down to the nuts and bolts of it all? Now that's ... poetry.
Anaya Avatar
April 4, 2023 at 7:07 PM
"Cogito Ergo Sum" :)
Lawrence Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 6:03 AM
Love it ! Susan :)
Lawless Avatar
September 11, 2022 at 8:08 AM
Ah, the human condition....dontcha love it
Rodeheaver Avatar
September 11, 2022 at 4:45 AM
A lot of truth in a few words. I enjoyed reading this poem. :)
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