Mark Russell Poet I do not know?

The Purpose In Life

This seems the question I ponder the most
Forgetting my manners and neglecting the host
I’m not really sure if this was all about me
Walking with sight yet I still couldn’t see.

When something is asked of me I try to respond
Perhaps sometimes I’ve taken much too long
I read the first chapter then take the first step
I’m not really certain of what I shall get.

I come to realize that this is not about me
I look at the beauty that God’s brought to me
The purpose of life is not at your command
The purpose lies beyond what we understand.

Purpose seems like it could be a utility word
Maybe just repeating something you once heard
But perhaps it can be much more than what we think
It could all disappear in the time it takes to blink.


So I pick up my pieces and try to go home
But it lies outside of my comfort zone
Life without purpose holds no meaning at all
As the bridges crumble and the castles fall.

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Juanita Warden July 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM Very nicely penned..Powerful thoughts..I love every word.

Jancarl Campi July 9, 2011 at 2:44 AM Your last stanza here, is most powerful. great jib, Jancarl C. Mark Russell July 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM Thanks I thought it wrapped up the thoughts quite neatly? Tahnkyou for reading the reader provides with a sense of resolve. If I reach one person I engage my purpose.Have a great day and take care.........Mark

Jeff Sampica July 9, 2011 at 2:43 AM I enjoyed reading this right before bed, it will give me something to really think over. Great work, keep it coming! Mark Russell July 9, 2011 at 10:06 AM Thanks I'm just the opposite I do my best thinking in the morning kind of a fresh start to a new day. Gladyou enjoyed it! take care and have a great day......Mark