Us

"Us"

I think that we should go
We sink in afterglow

My job is to reach you
They rob, if they just knew

Some teach so we may learn
Some Preach so we won't burn

Only then can we Live
And that's when all hearts give

written 6-30-20
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Mishra Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 1:48 PM
Profound words for the secret to life beautifully penned Eric. Congratulations on your win! Blessings :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 4:19 AM
Profoundly written, Eric, my compliments for your righteous efforts and for your placement truly, my friend, blessings! -- Aloha from Hawaii~@William
May Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 5:24 PM
ery nicely written Eric, Congrats on your win
Lindley Avatar
July 5, 2020 at 9:37 AM
Eight verses that speak truly of life and this world we all must endure in or brief span. Where mankind must reach to ever find Light and Truth. A fav.. God bless...
One Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 4:08 PM
Everyone has s role... Some do it, some don't.. such is humanity... Enjoyed your words..
Warrior Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 9:22 AM
Nicely executed my friend...best wishes...^WW^ :o)
Boddie Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 9:27 AM
thank you ww....i just tell it as i see it....and i have tried to comment on one of your poems but it keeps giving me an error message saying the page has moved or something....
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 10:47 PM
I really like this one, Eric!
Boddie Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 10:49 PM
thank you so much andrea....it is the power of the 8 baby....;)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 5:48 AM
Very nice, Eric! :)
Boddie Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 7:50 AM
thank you kim....8 is my number so i had to do this....;)
Allison Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 7:32 PM
a beautiful uplifting rhyme Eric:-) hugs Jan xx
Boddie Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 7:43 PM
thank you jan....8 is my number so when i saw the 8 lines competition i had to go in....lol
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