Ride That Wheel

Listening to Christmas carols always make me melancholy and blue,
Only because so many are gone, loved ones that I once knew.
Then you realize life is like a revolving wheel,
We can only go around once and that is such a great deal.

We start our journey small and gather all that we may,
Till we reach our apex and depart that final day.
Leaving behind in our quake loving memories to certain ones,
Like those before us those memories will burn and burn.

That is why it is so important to show love and only love,
So we can shine as bright as those stars up above.
Be a beacon for others a lamp unto their feet,
What ever your calling, don’t deter till it is finished and complete.

Be a shining memory of love,
Be that star that shines so bright up above.
Don’t just take a free ride on that wheel,
Be something that’s lasting something that someone can feel.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Jordan Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 7:03 PM
Ronald this is a very uplifting poem and a true pleasure to read - God Bless, MJ
Sheart Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Hello Ron A very well written poem straight from your beautiful heart. I could really relate to the beautiful message in this outstanding write. Truly enjoyed, makes one sit think and ponder what is truly important in this life. Excellent dear, Hope you are having a good safe Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks for your wonderful comments on my latest lyrics. Love Light Truth Patricia
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November 29, 2008 at 5:10 PM
Wonderful message--so inspirational. I especially like the last stanza. Happy Holidays! Keep on writing. Karen
Winter Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Oh yes, this is truly a message to live by, and one that I hope to. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Warmest wishes. Love, Shar
Burton Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 11:03 AM
beautiful poem and wonderful way to express your love for chrismas i like new years better man i get so drunk its un believeable. thank you for sharing
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