The Pill Misconception

The pill, they say, will heal all wounds.
Strike the light of dimming moons.
Ignite dead fire in soul’s desire.
Lift depression and take you higher.
Bring the crippled to their feet.
Bring the rain in drowning heat.
Have you cry in happiness.
Make you laugh, impossible bliss.

They pill, I say, will change your life.
See a new spark in your wife.
Feel the earth for what it is.
Share more laughter with your kids.
Help you follow and care for your dreams.
Get through your shell and burst at the seams.
Look at the sun, and not wonder why.
Embrace your life before you die.



The Pill of Life Contest
2/2/13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mister Roboto Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 9:28 PM
I dig this Carpe Diem. Seize the day with the pill! One question, why do you write "THEY PILL" in the second stanza?
Williams Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Congratulations on your win...David
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February 26, 2013 at 2:07 PM
Derek, a nice winning poem..thank you for sharing..LINDA
Kendrick Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 1:45 PM
Great advice in this winning work..Congrats..Sara
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 24, 2013 at 10:18 AM
Many congratulations Derek xx
Chircop Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 11:13 AM
lovely poem with a wonderful ending.Welcome to ps
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