Life's Bittersweetness

We all live our lives in our own individual way,
be it microbe, plant or animal. We all live one life then it's taken away.
I fail to see the positive side of this situation.
It's akin to allowing a child only one lick of a sweet candy cane,
and then deny that child from ever experiencing such sweetness again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 3, 2010 at 4:43 PM
I enjoyed reading you poetry today Bill. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. It has been sometime since you posted. Love, Carol
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March 3, 2010 at 8:35 AM
A sad but compelling poem, Bill. If we believe in eternal life, we have no reason to fear happiness ends when our earthly life ends. Still, I do understand what you are saying. I also believe in reincarnation; perhaps it's a belief that helps me cope with thoughts of death in our present lives. Very thought-provoking poem! Love, carolyn
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