Life's Paradigm

When I examine everything I see
And find no fault in it but what's true
As to why I'm here and came to be
I have old answers from a point of view
To be alone in this flesh covered shell
Where perspective controls what I take in
Though perception can often compel
My focus on the world comes from within
Upon my last breath when I disappear
I will still question the passing of time
Alone, in my memories atmosphere
Vanquished by death, life's quiet paradigm

Like tides rushing to a surrendering shore
I was born to exist, until no more

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 8/17/2015 2:40:00 PM
Frederic,, :-) Congratulations with your wonderful win! *SKAT*
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Date: 8/15/2015 1:44:00 PM
Congrats on 3rd place!... This provokes deep thoughts from the reader. There is still so much we don't know about life... A very well written sonnet, Frederic. Really great work!
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Date: 8/15/2015 1:55:00 PM
Thank you Kelly for the kindness, if it provoked thoughts then that's all I can ask for.
Date: 8/15/2015 1:32:00 PM
Dropping back with my congratulations Frederic:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/18/2015 11:44:00 PM
Frederic, excellent for this insight write, a fabulous piece indeed..........A.M.
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Date: 7/18/2015 8:15:00 PM
I believe there has to be more to it than just that, but I really enjoyed the read here, Frederic. Life is the stuff of which poets write more and more as they glide through their years!!
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Date: 7/15/2015 3:59:00 PM
wise words indeed Frederic - I especially love the final couplet - (typo in exist btw) hugs Jan xx 7
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