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Life and Death

Staring down your enemy, conquering your fear, Shadowed by death, by cruelty and despair. The sight before you; is the same as before, Walking alone, down the same dark corridor. The beauty of the world is reticent to your eyes, Your worst nightmares are reality; you NOW realize. Dazed and confused, you make for the tunnels end, Only to find you’re at the beginning AGAIN. Again and again, you charge towards the light, It floats far ahead in the tunnel, just within your sight. Screaming out in frustration, you drop to your knees, A deaf world catches your voice and ignores your pleas. Waking from THE dream? Your reality anew, Nothing goes as planned, no matter what you do. Dazed and confused, noticing your life has passed you by, Left with nothing but the desire to fall down AND cry. The tears won’t come; your eyes ARE dry and cold, Inside your heart; YOUR spirit scrambles for a hold. With a sigh of surrender, you smile one last time, You shed one tear only, as you close out this rhyme…

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Date: 3/12/2025 10:36:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Doug Foster
Date: 3/14/2025 2:47:00 PM
You as well!
Date: 3/9/2025 11:53:00 AM
Hello Doug Foster, Question: In this poem,are you describing anxieties? It is nice to meet you. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/9/2025 5:41:00 PM
Hello Doug Foster, Oh, thank you for letting me know. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
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Doug Foster
Date: 3/9/2025 4:57:00 PM
You could say that ma'am. It's my description of my mind. I'm an overthinker.

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