Judgment Day

What is life! Not that I really care,
nor understand the motives that
surround me.
What is death? An end to despair
then a carousel to remind me
there is no escape. Oh! What a cruel
fate, one’s life shown continuously
upon the great wall, the mind
reflects before the godly panel
debriefs it…….

© Harry J Horsman  1990
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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December 29, 2011 at 7:59 PM
congrats harry! the intensity of this poem is awesome.
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December 29, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Congrats on your win, Harry! Love, Kim
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December 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM
I'm sure most of us have moments in our life that we would rather have erased for all time. But t'ain't gonna happen. Hence the old saying: "We are the master of the words we have not said and the slaves of those we have already spoken." In other words, Make sure mind is in gear before putting mouth into motion. I think that goes for our actions as well. Think before you speak or act. Great job here my friend. God Bless, JB
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December 28, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Congratulation on your win. my sweet friend. Loved your write and enjoyed it lately, sorry. bl
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December 28, 2011 at 5:05 PM
So you believe that too,Harry,that we will view all our miserable lives on some kind of wall or something. But after we "feel" the misery we may have caused others, those who are worthy shall move on to their just rewards.I envision myself somewhere in the middle of everyone! I hope not on the bottom pile!! Congrats on your win here with this interesting little gem.
Austin Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 1:25 PM
The carousel, the wheel, the continuing repetition of earthly life is disturbing, but many religions believe in it. I'm for the godly panel debriefing. Have I read you right, Harry? Great write. Love, daver
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December 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Congratulations harry on your win.Very insightful poem.
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December 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM
I like the open endedness to this poem, Harry. It is as tho it could ponder on its own forever...the carousel image is a very strong one. Gwendolen
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December 28, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Great entry, Harry. Congratulations on your win. love, Joyce
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December 28, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Happy New Year. Love, Carol
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December 28, 2011 at 5:33 AM
Congratulations on your win Harry. Love, Carol
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December 28, 2011 at 1:50 AM
I agree with John.Congratulations Harry x
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December 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Like the wording. Don't know what life is, but will hang on as long as I can. I rather like it. Death lasts too too long.
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December 27, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Interesting verse Harry, I wonder how many really know what life is all about. Hopefully we will know the answers to all that has perplexed us. P S Your comments are always so special and I so appreciate them. Hugs to you; Lizzie
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