Michelle L. Leblanc Poet Rhyme

More To This Life

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"More to This Life"
© 2012 Michelle Lynn LeBlanc


I want to help the those who are searching rise up and believe
That there's more to this life than what they can't see

There's so much focus to live for what's beyond 
Let's live for the now, in case we've been conned

We don't need a God to have morals in this life
That's just a myth that fuels division and strife

Maybe there's an afterlife; that could be true
But what if there isn't...in this life, what`d we do? 

Let's make this life count, no matter what
Holding to the positive things religion has taught

Love. Do good to those who have hurt us and forgive
Promote peace and kindness as reasons to live

Giving of ourselves, hoping for nothing in return
These are the kinds of things we should aspire to learn

To be an inspiration or to show unconditional love
Are moral values in many of us; it`s not simply from above

Having meaning & purpose in life can still exist
Just open up your mind and fight the thoughts that resist

Look within yourself and find the strength you need
It is there, my friend; just try it and you'll see

Don't be blinded by the views of religion
You can still have peace & joy, but it's your decision

Surround yourself with those who are positive and kind
And the same presence of love & peace will reside in your mind

Time to break the chains that keep you bound
Yes, its time to hear them making a rattling sound

So shake off the guilt! Break free from religious pride
Look with new perspective and see the beauty inside!


Life is Amazing! 

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Warren Dickman September 22, 2015 at 5:37 AM Nicely said, Michelle. You may be interested in my "Churchy Chicanery," Check it out.

Ayesha Karim September 19, 2015 at 6:33 AM I love the last line "Life is amazing" because this is a beautiful life we live and we need to think of our fellow men and women, how we treat each other and our Earth. Michelle L. Leblanc September 20, 2015 at 7:37 AM Thank you very much, Ayesha! :)

Mi Nubilary September 7, 2015 at 5:21 AM Hello Michelle. I would like to welcome you to Poetry Soup. I myself have recently joined this group of poets. Thank you for the read......Ok...enyore arcane...mi

Michelle L. Leblanc August 28, 2015 at 6:21 AM Thanks everyone for your kind words about my poems. I will check out some of your poems too! Also if you like you can view the video slide-show I created for this poem here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9G1EEVhOkE Again thanks for the warm welcome on Poetry Soup! :)

Skat A August 26, 2015 at 1:30 PM Hi Michelle, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Poet Destroyer A August 26, 2015 at 12:55 PM Michelle, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@