The Beauty of Life

Have you ever wondered what lies in your horizon?
Is it the wreckage of a wasted life or the beauty of Zion?

Creating and destroying; so on and so forth
Life continues, chaotic, steadfast in it's course

The order of all things is beyond our control
The wonderful earth, the awe-inspiring universe, even our own soul

To reach out, to grasp the stars, to embrace fate
Moving onward, have faith, resist the urge to hesitate

Achieve what you feel is right, say what you have to say
Do not live in fear, nurture love in your heart, follow your own way

Break habits, break patterns, break addiction
Be compassionate, be strong, live with conviction

Unknown is the destiny of everything that is
Embrace each moment, each day, have the courage to live
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Fisher Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week - rgds Janette
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November 12, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Thank you
Brown Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 6:51 AM
Congratulations Christopher on your well deserving poem being featured this week. Love, Carol
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November 12, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Thank you
Smith Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Beautifully written but a little misleading. When we follow our own way it leads to unhappiness. "Lean not onto thine own understanding ". Following the Lord brings us the happiness we cannot find in the world.
Stones Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Thank you
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November 3, 2011 at 11:35 PM
You have some very good points. Nicely written. Kim
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November 4, 2011 at 2:18 AM
Thank you
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