Life Thrown Away

    Of ocean’s roar, dark tales are told
      Of swimmers dragged into its fold 

    Incautious choices, foolish-bold
      Ne’er seen again, their bells have tolled 

    Of hairpin turns on mountain roads
      Huge semis bid farewell to loads

    Then likely starts an avalanche
      Once boulders fall, they can’t be stanched 

    When life’s not valued, thrown away
      To God we turn and fervent pray


             ~ Iambic Tetrameter ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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DiMino Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 5:36 PM
"When life’s not valued, thrown away To God we turn and fervent pray" -- death is never pleasant, for caring hearts like ours anyway. Blessings my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 6:16 AM
It’s a hard knock life..Annie
Wolf Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Sure is, Gershon
Theraven Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Gershon, Very thoughtful, finding value in that which seems valueless. But all things have value, a spark. -Richard
Wolf Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Absolutely right, Richard. Thank you, Gershon
Jones Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Excellent couplets!
Wolf Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Appreciated, Karen.
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