I Sit and Wonder

Nothing in the world good nor bad,
 but sin that dwells in the heart of man.
Wrong choice in the choice we had,
 placed good and evil in our hand.

Survival the only rule of the game,
 get all you can the master plan. 
Ecstasy's love lights internal flame, 
 for this brings life, yet brings shame.

Close to death I come to live,
 to leave the earth, to try and fly.
But just one life have I to give, 
 tis fine line to live or die. 

Grave the door to heaven or hell,
 the race ran will tell the tale.
This is all life is truly worth,
 either all or nothing here on earth.

These the questions that I ponder,
 when left alone to balance things.
No more will I have to wonder,
 when the answers death doth bring.



10/10/18
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Devonshire Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 2:05 PM
The race we run can even cause so much guilt that we feel we're in our own hell. A deep poem that explores eternal questions, Wren. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest!
Rushing Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 2:10 PM
Thank you Carolyn.
Sands Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:53 AM
Congratulations for your win :)
Rushing Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 12:19 PM
Thank you Heidi! Have blessed day.
Awtry Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations on your honors in Brian’s contest with this thoughtful write. :)
Rushing Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 12:18 PM
Thank you p.s.!
Ibeh Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 7:57 AM
This is a mesmerizing poem, Wren!:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win!
Rushing Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 8:16 AM
Thank you Edward! Have a blessed day.
Sands Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 4:21 PM
I am enjoying your poetry, as well. This one is amazing. Well written :)
Kiser Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 7:31 AM
I think that you will fly very high one day and when you reach that destination; I have no doubt that they'll want more poetry. Well done.
Rushing Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 7:36 AM
Thank you ML you kind words encourage and inspire.
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