The Importance

What's the importance? 
Where do you stand?
This is my world,
But this is our land,

This is my life
And this is my plea
Let me go wandering 
Let me be free

What's the importance?
In this big world 
In this short life
My path that unfurls

What's the importance?
What do I need?
I want to be simple,
But yet, I feel greed,

What's the importance?
The path that I live,
I let go of the greed,
And finally, I give
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Kovrlija Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 12:08 PM
We all ask ourselves this question, but keep on living. Very good poem!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace