Dan Kearley Poet Rhyme

Life Well Spent

The day draws near for me my friend,
 for which my time on this earth shall end.
I have lived a joyous life, or so they may say
Exploring this great earth, day after day

Running through the woods with all it's great things,
watching rabbits run, and hearing birds sing.
But as time ticked on I could explore no more
we just sold the house, and were soon out the door.

We moved to the city with all of it's streets,
full flowing bars with happy hour treats.
I tried anything once, twice if it felt great,
partying all nite,staying up way to late.

I started having seizures from a blow to the head
was told to stop partying, or I soon would be dead.
I just couldn't believe it! What does he know?
He doesn't know me, or when I should go?

Here I now sit in this body well spent,
sore creaking bones, my neck and back all bent.
It has been quite a ride let me tell you my friend,
still that day draws closer for when it all shall end.


Dan Kearley:6-29-11
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Poet Destroyer A March 30, 2013 at 4:30 PM Dan, reading this one again, this endures a good flowing verse, enjoyed your poem. Many Blessings with your Featured Poem of the week. By the way no matter my blue color or tune I am always here, spreading the colorful cheer.....Happy Easter!" xox~ LINDA

Vince Suzadail Jr. March 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM Congrats Dan on this featured write, "Life Well Spent."

Donna Jones March 24, 2013 at 7:33 PM Well I hope this is not true Dan..I hope you still get to enjoy the great outdoors and are well...great write ...congrats on the featured spot..Donna

Poet Destroyer A December 19, 2012 at 2:10 PM HA hA Dan,,, hope when I'm old and feeling the end...i can yell them words.."life well spent"... love this..pd

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire December 4, 2012 at 11:21 AM Dear Dan, I can relate to this Master- Piece of POETRY. You don't look this old in YOUR Avatar picture. Keep the Golden Pen Flowing LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry

Laura Breidenthal November 6, 2012 at 1:48 AM I find this poem very touching. You express yourself wonderfully through poetry. I love the beginning stanza and the last the best, but you established a really sad, touchy story here. Great job, Dan! Always, Laura

Elizabeth Wesley August 24, 2011 at 7:17 PM Wow Dan, You pen the words with your heart and such emotion. It is always hard to read sad verse like this. You express yourself so well. Dan Kearley August 31, 2011 at 12:57 AM Thank you,yes sad verse is hard.But their is always a place for it in someones heart.

Joseph White June 29, 2011 at 10:08 AM I like this poem, It reminds me of my party days and what they have done to my body. it hit home. Thanks for the good read Joe Dan Kearley July 27, 2011 at 12:51 AM Yes,the party day's... Geez! If I would have only done this sooner.