The Only Sure Thing

you can bet your very life on every single, “sure thing” the only thing for certain- someday death will come
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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

Wolf Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 6:29 PM
We always used to say that Death and taxes (going up) were sure things...But then a few Republicans got elected...at least in Chicago, things are pure, as it's a 100% Democrat town. (The last of the 50 ward aldermen who was Republican just retired)...So, as you wrote, that leaves Death! (and taxes in Chicago) :) gw
Kiser Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 4:39 PM
My Grandmother used to say that, too. I am not certain that anything us humans do is...certain...other than death. Thanks.
Pandit Avatar
June 20, 2019 at 3:12 PM
For sure..well said, MLK.
Kiser Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 4:39 PM
Thank you so much.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2019 at 11:51 AM
The cycle of life - the one certain thing in life, is death - so true, no escape! Hugs MLK, Jennifer Best wishes for the contest.
Kiser Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 4:39 PM
Many thanks, Jennifer.
Romios Avatar
June 20, 2019 at 10:21 AM
Yes it will, and for some of us, life after death is everlasting, That's my truth and I don't care when this one ends. It's meaningless. Best wishes in the contest. Panagiota
Kiser Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 4:40 PM
I can't say it's meaningless because we all have our parts to play but, it seems futile, sometimes. Thanks for reading.
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