LIFE

Living long and prospering
Is what most people hope to do.
Fate, however, sometimes brings
Early exits; thus with fondest dreams, some folks can’t follow through.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Anaya Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 9:48 AM
I like the way it came together in the end. Let's hope for a comfortable ending when our time comes, and we should reflect on our lifetime and lifeline. GL:)
Rodrigues Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Nice…so sad the early exits. We don’t understand…but we trust in the goodness of God.
Narain Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Nice acrostic on messages of life.
La France Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Andrea, so true, I have decided to ignore all my medical conditions within reason, and just live life well, Constance
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 9:44 AM
way to go, Constance
Rodgers Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Dear Andrea, I loved how you explored the message of life in this poem. It made me smile and also reflect on the brief nature of life. - Blessings, Daniel
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 9:44 AM
thanks, Daniel
Pandit Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 5:39 AM
A meaningful poem, succinctly delivered, Andrea---Living long and prospering Is what most people hope to do. Fate, however, sometimes brings Early exits--so true!
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM
You got it!
One Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Is this a contest? A short acrostic indeed.. Nicely done Andrea..
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM
yes, it's one of the contests!
Kendrick Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 4:19 AM
I know that is true. So many people are dying you at hands of someone shooting them. On the Atlanta news about 1/3 of the people that are killed are just so young and their life gone. Thanks for the sharing the nice work. I appreciate the kind review of my work. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Atlanta has become so dangerous. Fifteen years ago my husband was a truck driver and his truck got looted while he was sleeping in a truck stop of Atlanta. All our big cities are becoming really dangerous.
Andresen Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 2:49 AM
- No one knows fate ... we must live while we can ... lovely written, Andrea :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 9:46 AM
thanks, and yes, we must.
Jayasankar Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Lovely acrostic on Life Ria.... Am still in Chennai... Just logged in as I got some time to read some poems of yours and other friends...Have a lovely day.... Best wishes and hugs... ~ Ani
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 9:46 AM
thanks for reading. I know how busy you are, dearie.
Empress Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Oh you did the acrostic prompt! Wow! And you did a meaningful one! I love the fate line there which hits so strong and is so true! Seamless write! I hope you win! Best wishes sweet andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 9:47 AM
thanks, but I am pretty sure I won't win. Anyway I really liked the topic!
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