The Minds Elusive Light

To die, to hope, to love, to give
To fight, to hurt, to want, to live

Life as a star, scorching heat, burning bright
Under the sun, scorching heat, reflecting light

Angels and demons all burn by flame
Illuminated, they are the same

Under the sun, within the mind
We are one, light leaves us blind

Compare and contrast, how long will we last?
Slow to fast, quickly, before we're passed

By our morals, convictions, the sun above
By our zeal, ambition, the moonlight love

Swallowed instead by our stubborn lethargy
Consumed, mislead, by our comatose apathy

Do not rely on the sun to always give
Do not lean on light, life eternally to live

Time is long, life is short, passion even less
Reason can be sound, memory can be stout, the mind can regress

Choices can be wrong, life is short, plans turn to mess
Answers can be found, decision and doubt, chance prone to guess

Spend wisely your brief life, utilize passion to find purpose
Remain fluid and elusive, overcome weakness, pursue your bliss
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 5:15 AM
Congratulations Christopher. Love, Carol
Stones Avatar
December 30, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Thank you.
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Yes, ultimately it comes down to how we spend our time. Many choices we must make to use our light effectively. Congrats on your win.
Stones Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Thank you
Johnson Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Nicely done. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Stones Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Thank you
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