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?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Horn Avatar
November 29, 2023 at 12:28 PM
We fear death due to being humane with a brain which will remain.
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November 29, 2023 at 12:28 PM
We fear death due to being humane with a brain which will remain.
Proxenos Avatar
June 16, 2019 at 2:30 PM
Hi - I have just seen I have commentated - congratulations again. Hugs, Jennifer.
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June 13, 2019 at 10:18 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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June 12, 2019 at 9:48 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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June 13, 2019 at 10:13 PM
Thank you Nicole, salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 2:24 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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June 13, 2019 at 10:14 PM
Thank you Jennifer, salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 1:35 PM
Wow!! Such a profound poem! Loved it! -Smita
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June 13, 2019 at 10:19 PM
Thank you Smita, salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 12:29 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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June 13, 2019 at 10:23 PM
Thank you Connie salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 11:49 AM
Choose the light. A beautiful poem. Congratulations on POTD, Alkas.
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June 13, 2019 at 10:23 PM
Thank you Warren salute alkas
Michael Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 11:16 AM
Is perception enough...Many good questions...Congratulations ALKAS...A wake up write...
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June 13, 2019 at 10:25 PM
Thank you Arturo for waking and commenting, salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 10:23 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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June 13, 2019 at 10:26 PM
Thank you Susan salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 10:08 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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June 13, 2019 at 10:28 PM
Thank you Sunlite salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 9:36 AM
Lovely done, why indeed. Congratulations on POTD Alkas!
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June 13, 2019 at 10:28 PM
Thank you Maureen salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 9:18 AM
congratulations on POTD, Alkas
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June 13, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Thank you Eve salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 9:15 AM
Wonderfully put what life is about. And you have captured it well. Congrats on your POTD.
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June 13, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Thank you Marilyn salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 8:28 AM
- Another uplifting poem ... congratulations on yours p.o.t.d., Alkas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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June 13, 2019 at 10:32 PM
Thank you Sunshine salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 8:04 AM
Alkas, congratulations on receiving POTD with your wonderful write, well done !!
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June 13, 2019 at 10:33 PM
Thank you Dear Heart salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Life marches on...and we keep writing poetry...a fine verse my friend...Congrats!! on POTD!!...^WW^...{*J*}
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June 13, 2019 at 10:34 PM
Thank you Winged Warrior salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 6:46 AM
Life goes on, so true Alkas, congratulations on POTD. Tom
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June 13, 2019 at 10:34 PM
Thank you Tom salute alkas
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June 12, 2019 at 4:19 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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June 13, 2019 at 10:36 PM
Thank you Phil salute alkas
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June 10, 2019 at 1:14 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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June 10, 2019 at 3:23 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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June 10, 2019 at 1:16 PM
I mourite.ade this poem my favourite. by for now Darlene xxxx-ooo.
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June 10, 2019 at 9:28 AM
Why do we not trust in what we hope to believe? Great write, Alkas. Love this!
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June 10, 2019 at 3:25 PM
Thank you Charles.. lack of faith!? perhaps that is the reason why... salute alkas
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June 10, 2019 at 5:14 AM
Why indeed? Sometimes those feelings though are unavoidable. I really like this!
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June 10, 2019 at 3:32 PM
Unavoidable ?maybe,... but we must have faith and change directions... Salute my friend, alkas...
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