Life Is

Life is a long walk, The path meanders, The path undulates. Life is a sequence of doors, They open of their own accord, Until the final closure. Life is a book, Ancient and voluminous, No one has read to its end. Life is a hill, Our purpose makes us climb, Our ambition pushes us further. Life is a battlefield, We don’t fight with guns and knives, Our weapons are our will and determination. Life is a mystery, Some things can’t be comprehended, The deeper we search the more intricate they become. Life is a race, We run at different speeds, Some fall out in the race. Life is a train, We embark and disembark, At our various stations. Life is a tussle, The evil against the good, The unseen against the seen. Life is a timeline, It can’t be trapped, It flows like a stream. June 26, 2022.

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John Watt

Date: 6/28/2022 9:38:00 AM

Deep thoughts, well expressed. I enjoyed reading all the metaphors for the journey of life ~ John

Thompson Emate
Date: 12/24/2022 12:43:00 AM

Thank you, John. I'm sorry my reply is coming late. Many blessings and Merry Christmas.

Valsa George

Date: 6/28/2022 3:17:00 AM

Hi Thompson, back to your poem with Congratulations on its well deserved win!

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/28/2022 9:10:00 AM

Thank you once more Valsa. I indeed appreciate it.

Constance La France

Date: 6/27/2022 11:14:00 PM

Thompson, beautiful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~Constance

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/28/2022 9:08:00 AM

Thank you, Constance. It's an honour.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/27/2022 6:20:00 PM

"Life is a hill, our ambition pushes us further." I completely agree, and it is so wonderful indeed. You have created a masterpiece with your words. This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations Thompson, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Brandy

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/28/2022 9:07:00 AM

Thank you, Brandy. I'm glad it resonates with you.

Karen Jones

Date: 6/27/2022 3:37:00 PM

Wonderfully pensive poem and deeply thought provoking. Worthy of the potd! Congratulations

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/28/2022 9:05:00 AM

Thank you, Karen. It's an honour.

I Am Anaya

Date: 6/27/2022 12:10:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD! Beautiful stirring metaphors of life's challenges.

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/28/2022 9:03:00 AM

Thank you, dear poet. It's an honour.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 6/27/2022 11:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD! I think you have captured every phase of life....well done! :)Paulette

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/28/2022 9:02:00 AM

Yeah, I'm glad I did. Thank you, Paulette.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/27/2022 11:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Life Is" a wonderful write. Love It. Have a blessed day writing away.............

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/28/2022 9:01:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. Thank you for the prayers.

John Lawless

Date: 6/27/2022 10:54:00 AM

and without all that you so beautifully described it wouldn't be much of a life.....Great job and congrats on POTD

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/28/2022 8:59:00 AM

Thank you, John. I indeed appreciate it.

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 6/27/2022 9:06:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this poem. It’s short and to the point, and the metaphors are great. I like how you explain them without sounding like an essay. Congratulations on POTD!

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 9:20:00 AM

Thank you, Fenn. I'm surprised it could be selected as P.O.T.D. It's an honour.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/27/2022 8:12:00 AM

Interesting poem, indeed. Congratulations on your selection as P.O.T.D.! Enjoy your kudos!

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 9:17:00 AM

Thank you, L. Milton. I just wrote as viewed.

Ann Peck

Date: 6/27/2022 7:56:00 AM

A very interesting summation of Life! You covered all its aspects it seems, and gave us thoughts to ponder. Congratulations on POTD!

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 9:15:00 AM

Thank you, Ann. It's an honour.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/27/2022 7:11:00 AM

Really enjoy your reflections about what life is. You certainly cover a lot of ground. Congrats on POTD, Thompson. Light and Luminosity, Gershon

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 8:35:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon. It's an honour.

Bill Baker

Date: 6/27/2022 7:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD honor, Thompson. You've given us a nice assortment of analogies about life to consider, think about and incorporate into our own philosophies of life. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry. I'll be following you through your poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 8:33:00 AM

Thank you, Bill, for the lovely comments. I'm glad it resonates with you. Thank you for the follow-up.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 6/27/2022 4:46:00 AM

Brilliant poem - congratulations on your POTD honour. You have said it all - not easy to sum up in a few words what life is! Best ~ Mala

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 6:22:00 AM

Thank you, Mala. It's an honour. I only wrote from my point of view.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 6/27/2022 3:48:00 AM

Superb! Enjoyed immensely, congrats on POTD, TE

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 6:24:00 AM

Thank you, Seeker. It's an honour. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.

Sapnendu Das

Date: 6/27/2022 3:45:00 AM

loved it

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 6:25:00 AM

Thank you.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/27/2022 2:24:00 AM

A very comprehensive outlook of life is discussed in philosophical, theological, anthropological and practical way. Very thought-provoking. Much to reflect. Congratulations!

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 6:27:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj. I appreciate your candid comments.

Deb M

Date: 6/27/2022 12:38:00 AM

Congratulations Emate on POTD…..A lovely poem….Well done. Debx

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 6:28:00 AM

Thank you, Debx.

Valsa George

Date: 6/26/2022 10:09:00 PM

Hi dear poet friend, Lovely rumination on life ! So epigrammatic and true to the core. This I am sending to my Fave.

Thompson Emate
Date: 6/27/2022 6:35:00 AM

Thank you, Valsa. I'm glad it's a fave.