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Still Here, Still Alive

If I weren’t alive,
I guess I’d be dead.
I’d be a soul, 
Floating around the universe. 
There’d be no sound,
Just my thoughts to keep me company.
All the sweet silence,
And nothing but calm all around.

If I weren’t alive,
I would miss my family,
But I’d still visit them.
I’d know they were okay,
Because I’d be the one to protect them.

If I weren’t alive,
But only just a soul,
I might get lonely.
I might miss your face,
And I’d miss the love that your arms hold,
When they’re holding me.

If I weren’t alive,
And only a soul,
I don’t think I’d be as happy,
As I am down here on earth.
I think I’m glad that I’m still alive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Christian-Bowling Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 1:37 PM
Hi Autumn....I believe everyone should be grateful to be alive and breathing....I love your poem:)-Love Ettie
Thornton Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 4:59 AM
me too... Such talent you possess.. It would be such a waste of it if you where already dead..I am happy you are still alive too.. To share your wonderful verse with the world! Thank you for surviving (enduring) ~Joel xo
Meade Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 4:13 PM
Yes, alive to love and hold ones who are dear. enjoyed your poem today!
Patrick Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Thank you. c:
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