Of Infinity

Each year, as I grow older
Not wiser, certainly
But more informed and grounded
By what it means to me

I ponder my new knowledge
My new philosophy
Of riches I can plunder
In my discovery

To care is my great purpose
In measures to succeed
For happiness may service
A hungry inner need

We grow by certain choices 
That make our spirits strong
To break the chains of habit
That drag our souls along

The wiser part is proving
What others leave to fate 
When actions we are choosing
Rebound to make us great

The joy we get from caring
Increases day to day
Until we find that happily
Our lives persist that way

The glory of our joyfulness
Is what we hope to share
The promise of a better life
Is why we ought to care

The story of infinity
Is told by those above
The visions of a joyful life
Reflect a greater love.

Written and submitted on November 15, 2021
To the "This or That, Vol. 8 Poetry Contest"
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh
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Ibeh Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 7:43 AM
Congratulations on your 3rd-place win in my contest with this wondeful, life-affirming piece, Bryan:-) Bravo, my friend!
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November 15, 2021 at 8:11 PM
I just love your musings on life's meaning, Bryan. The rhythm and flow, absolutely superb! Voila! Thanks, Gershon
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November 15, 2021 at 8:35 PM
Thank you, Gershon, for being the first (and only) reader to make a comment. I appreciate you reading my poems. I do try hard to reward my readers with something worthwhile. Have a great day (and night.) Bryan
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