Life Goes On

Why living in darkness,
If you have the shine at your side?
What is this rag for?
this cloak of sadness
You have the wonderful cape.
of joy at your disposal?
Why do you live crying
final tears,
if life carries on,
liquid and flowing?
Why do you create obstacles
and walls, if any stronghold
impregnable is simple
house of cards, which with
a brief  but strong breath
falls to the ground ...?
Why Fear oldness
and the decay of the body,
if we are spirits?
Why Fear Death
and the blackout of existence
if nothing expires or vanishes...?
Do not you have perception
that spirit continues?

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Date: 11/29/2023 12:28:00 PM
We fear death due to being humane with a brain which will remain.
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Date: 11/29/2023 12:28:00 PM
We fear death due to being humane with a brain which will remain.
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Date: 6/16/2019 2:30:00 PM
Hi - I have just seen I have commentated - congratulations again. Hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:18:00 PM
I want to thank all poets for congratulating and commenting my poem POTD, it is a honor for me ! Salute for all, alkas
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Date: 6/12/2019 9:48:00 PM
"You have the wonderful cape of joy at your disposal" I like this thought. It is very uplifting. Life does go on, and we must move along with it. The best that we can. Attitude makes all the difference. Congratulations ALKAS, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:13:00 PM
Thank you Nicole, salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 2:24:00 PM
Congratulations Alkas - a thought provoking write - congratulations on the honor bestowed upon you of POTD - we have a friend who is dying of cancer which has spread throughout his body - yet his spirits are high - wonderful write. Hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:14:00 PM
Thank you Jennifer, salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 1:35:00 PM
Wow!! Such a profound poem! Loved it! -Smita
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:19:00 PM
Thank you Smita, salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 12:29:00 PM
Your inspiring poem should raise spirits who are dreading the end of life which is really a new beginning. Beautifully expressed Alkas! Congratulations on your very deserving POTD! : )
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:23:00 PM
Thank you Connie salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 11:49:00 AM
Choose the light. A beautiful poem. Congratulations on POTD, Alkas.
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:23:00 PM
Thank you Warren salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 11:16:00 AM
Is perception enough...Many good questions...Congratulations ALKAS...A wake up write...
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:25:00 PM
Thank you Arturo for waking and commenting, salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 10:23:00 AM
I was captivated and uplifted by depth and breadth of your inspiring poem, Alkas. A profound beauty! Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:26:00 PM
Thank you Susan salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 10:08:00 AM
Repetitive patterns born in a personality, and nurtured through life unless examined. I think your poem will stir some introspection in some. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:28:00 PM
Thank you Sunlite salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 9:36:00 AM
Lovely done, why indeed. Congratulations on POTD Alkas!
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:28:00 PM
Thank you Maureen salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 9:18:00 AM
congratulations on POTD, Alkas
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:30:00 PM
Thank you Eve salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 9:15:00 AM
Wonderfully put what life is about. And you have captured it well. Congrats on your POTD.
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:30:00 PM
Thank you Marilyn salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 8:28:00 AM
- Another uplifting poem ... congratulations on yours p.o.t.d., Alkas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:32:00 PM
Thank you Sunshine salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 8:04:00 AM
Alkas, congratulations on receiving POTD with your wonderful write, well done !!
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:33:00 PM
Thank you Dear Heart salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 8:00:00 AM
Life marches on...and we keep writing poetry...a fine verse my friend...Congrats!! on POTD!!...^WW^...{*J*}
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:34:00 PM
Thank you Winged Warrior salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 6:46:00 AM
Life goes on, so true Alkas, congratulations on POTD. Tom
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:34:00 PM
Thank you Tom salute alkas
Date: 6/12/2019 4:19:00 AM
Food for thought, Alkas, why indeed? For 'lightbodies' we spend a lot of time picking up heavy things. Congrats on POTD.
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Date: 6/13/2019 10:36:00 PM
Thank you Phil salute alkas
Date: 6/10/2019 1:14:00 PM
Hello Alkas Poetry, this poem is awsome! Loaded with good advice for everyone. have a nice day my friend. xxxxxx-ooooo.
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Date: 6/10/2019 3:23:00 PM
Ok thank you dear, you are a great friend of mine, i'm happy you voted to be your favorite poem, i'm in heaven for that... XXXXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOO salute alkas
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Date: 6/10/2019 1:16:00 PM
I mourite.ade this poem my favourite. by for now Darlene xxxx-ooo.
Date: 6/10/2019 9:28:00 AM
Why do we not trust in what we hope to believe? Great write, Alkas. Love this!
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Date: 6/10/2019 3:25:00 PM
Thank you Charles.. lack of faith!? perhaps that is the reason why... salute alkas
Date: 6/10/2019 5:14:00 AM
Why indeed? Sometimes those feelings though are unavoidable. I really like this!
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Date: 6/10/2019 3:32:00 PM
Unavoidable ?maybe,... but we must have faith and change directions... Salute my friend, alkas...
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