The Legacy of Life

The leap of joy, 
the tears of loss.

Darkness meets the light,
the weight of the cross.

Eyes brace the brightness,
peeking through fingers.

The exciting rush,
that sweetly lingers.

The stand of goodness,
the glow of the moon.

The rise of the dawn,
we brave our own doom.

The legacy of life,
pictures of smiles.

Living memories,
of the endless miles.

Eyes raised to the stars,
and we are lifted.

now I understand,
we have been gifted.

The man made of clay,
behind a late sky.

The form falls away,
and the spirit fly!

date:7/13/22
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Alex Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 7:55 AM
Great philosophy painted. Congratulations!
Groen Avatar
September 13, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Thanks, Chris, always nice to hear from you, your comments are always appreciated, Meru.
Seeker Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Superbo! A fave! Congrats on your podium finish in Brian’s contest, meru
Groen Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 11:58 PM
Thank you so much, I am so glad you liked it, and happy you sought me out, please come again!
Agustin Avatar
July 18, 2022 at 9:16 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start 'til the end, expressed realistically in your excellent poetic style. God bless you.
Groen Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 10:25 AM
Thanks so much, Beata, your comments are so kind, I really appreciate your breakdown, it really helps, thanks again, Meru.
Poet Avatar
July 18, 2022 at 8:41 AM
Congratulations on your outstanding contest win. You crafted such a super poem where your metaphors and diction are just perfect. Blessings
Groen Avatar
July 18, 2022 at 3:36 PM
Thank you for your review, Sotto, It means a lot coming from you, and it really helps, thanks again, Meru.
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