Live In the Now

Some people are slaves to technology
Throwing away their cash without apology
On the latest iPod or iPad
Or whatever is the latest fad.
They live their lives without direction

There has to be more to life
Than coping with daily struggle and strife
Is this all we have to look forward to?
Making our way through this human zoo?
Striving to find a sense of satisfaction.

Some people are angry, others just sad
Wondering why life has to feel so bad
Some people drift, feeling lonely
Thinking I'd be happier if only,
I could make some kind of human connection.

Some people live lives materialistic
Making the excuse they're just being realistic.
"What you see is What you get."
Sounds so plausible...and yet
What if that's just misdirection?

One day you're here, the next day you die
Without ever really knowing why
You were ever born in the first place.
What was your part in the human race?
All part of "natural selection."

Or is there some way of gleaning
That life has a higher meaning.
Is there some grand master plan
That proves life isn't just a scam
That life can have purpose.

Is there a way we will ever know
Before it's our time to go.
Or do we have to wait til we die
To finally find the reason why
We were ever born in the first place.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Mcconnell Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 9:14 PM
A well penned piece Dave, bringing the thoughts of many out to consider what is life all about.
Wh Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 9:27 PM
THank you for reading, and for the coment.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 1:45 PM
Hello Dave Whitemore I always wondered why we were born. An interesting poem. Have a nice day my friend. Nice to meet you.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 2, 2019 at 1:55 PM
Hello Dave, you are so welcomed I have enjoyed your poem.have a nice day my friend.
Wh Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 9:27 PM
Thank you.
Gondolf Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 4:19 AM
Perhaps we were born to write poetry like this, Dave, nicely written. Welcome to Poetry Soup! John
Wh Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 8:25 AM
Thank you, John.
Andresen Avatar
November 18, 2019 at 7:48 AM
- You are so right in what you write here, Dave - An excellent poem that many should read :) - Welcome to poetry soup :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Wh Avatar
November 21, 2019 at 9:45 PM
Thank you for the welcome! I'm sorry, I only just realised I haven't replied yet.
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