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The Road to Nevermore

The hourglass betrayed 

The youth that once was mine

My brittle bones decayed

Through the ravages of time

A cruel and cold embrace 

Is what I have in store

A traveler to face

The road to nevermore

No mercy once begun

This weary winter's frost

Those days spent in the sun

Are now forever lost

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/16/2024 7:45:00 PM

Alas, the cold, cruel passage of time, only made bearable by the poet's rhyme. Huzzah, Randy! ~ Gershon

Tom Woody

Date: 6/6/2024 5:33:00 AM

The lament of an atheist, I fear. Hope is what separates us from the beast. We have an inherent desire for eternity. That is no accident, my friend, since we are made in the image of an eternal God

Tom Woody
Date: 6/7/2024 4:17:00 AM

Gosh, Randy, sensitive much? I didn't misinterpret your poem at all. I understood it was about impending death, with the bleak outlook of that being the final end. As far as the Bible's hope of a resurrection, I'm happy to share it with appreciative hearts. As far as critique, I see none in my comment. However, if you'd rather I stay away and allow to continue to post in relative obscurity let me know. I actually like your writing

Randy Freie
Date: 6/6/2024 7:41:00 PM

I believe you misinterpreted my poem Tom. It has nothing to do with religion, but the inevitable decline of youth and impending death. I would never slap anyone with my religious views while critiquing their poetry. I'm sorry you felt the need to do so.