Jim Slaughter Poet Free verse

Life Is A Secret

...agreeing with the Greek philosopher Heraclitus...


When we die
There awaits for us
What we neither expect
Nor can even imagine
Life is a secret
Death is no mystery
Life's urge leads to death
The enemy of life
Is not death
But indifference

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Silent One October 6, 2024 at 10:53 AM Wise words my friend.. but you have always been wise.. Jim Slaughter October 6, 2024 at 1:42 PM Heraclitus, maybe...not me. But thanks anyway, S O.

Hilda Greenhough October 6, 2024 at 12:15 AM We're going to die? Oh no. I doubt I'll ever be ready. Jim Slaughter October 6, 2024 at 10:08 AM I don't suppose anyone ever is, Hilda. Thank you.

Arthur Vaso October 5, 2024 at 11:55 PM I have no bible quotes, only the praise of I enjoyed reading this poem! Jim Slaughter October 6, 2024 at 10:08 AM I like that better anyhow, Arthur. Many thanks.

Ilene Bauer October 5, 2024 at 1:30 PM nicely said, jim! i especially like "the enemy of life" line... Jim Slaughter October 5, 2024 at 2:12 PM Thanks, Ilene. Heraclitus probably knew what he was talking about.