Robert Johnson Poet Rhyme

Why

Is not for us to know.
Absolute power is out of our control.
We strive to make the world a better place.
We run so fast just to lose the race.

The longer you live, the more you realize.
Life here on earth is not the prize.
But you bark at the moon and you beg for a bone.
Because this world is no place to live all alone.

Questions go unanswered as the world keeps turning round.
You look for answers in truth, but never seems to be found.
Life is born, and life is taken.
Only lesson I've learned is I hope I'm not forsaken.

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FJ Thomas April 11, 2018 at 1:06 PM Another that grabs one's attention; so many would feel this perfectly Robert :)

M.I.A . November 11, 2011 at 10:21 PM 'We run so fast just to lose the race.'.. my fave part! pretty passionate piece here Robert. enjoyed it alot!

Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2011 at 6:19 PM gosh, it sounds a little pessimistic, dear man! You got it right, though, life here is not the "prize" we hoped it to be and everyone needs somebody . I'm glad I found this poem of yours to read because I think I have nearly exhausted your list! thanks for your comment today. Luv,Andrea

Elizabeth Wesley July 28, 2011 at 10:49 PM Have to come back and read them all again. This one is special to me. Hope you get inspired soon, love reading your poems. Luv, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Wesley June 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM I love it! bark at the moon and beg for a bone - that says it all!

Debra Squyres May 6, 2011 at 8:08 PM Ohhh the big "WHY" !! Answers may never be know. Nice job writing this. Enjoyed.

Poet Destroyer A May 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM somethings are better left alone.. not everyone can understand the concept of.. why?? great poem,, with much meaning... thanks for sharing..p.d.

Carol Sunshine Brown May 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM The poetry here at the Soup today is so diverse. It was a pleasure to read yours Robert. Have a wonderful day and may you find inspiration to continue writing always. Love, Carol

Michele De Mello May 3, 2011 at 9:25 AM Good poem, its true that we are not in control. I believe we have not been forsaken if we believe in Jesus Christ. He is our hope.