Why

whispering softly
as time slips away
looking for meaning
a reason to stay

lost in a memory
torn by a dream
wishing tomorrow
was all that you deem

finding no answers
within empty thought
taking and giving
and living distraught

never a question
without rationale
no simple expression
while living in hell

written 10.22.2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 11/21/2016 7:42:00 AM
Title matches poem. Short and to the point...congratulations Fran.
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Date: 11/13/2016 2:15:00 PM
Hell's not a great place to be...great poem, though.
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Date: 11/12/2016 8:17:00 PM
Great pondering! Congrats, Francis!
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Date: 11/12/2016 4:53:00 PM
Very emotional, stirring deep thoughts, Fran. Congratulations on your fine podium win. Sandra
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Date: 11/12/2016 12:09:00 PM
Congratulations Francis! I am so proud of you. You have accomplished a lot. I look forward to seeing even more blessings come to you in the future. - Hans
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Date: 11/12/2016 9:37:00 AM
Poetry in motion, from beginning to end! Congratulations!
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Date: 11/12/2016 4:23:00 AM
Emotional, deep and reflective..... Congrats Francis, for your well, deserved top placement in the contest!!! ;-)
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Date: 10/22/2016 2:56:00 PM
Logic is not enough: feelings or voice of heart must add to reason both hope and will to change what can be changed. Impressive poem good for meditation.
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Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/22/2016 3:12:00 PM
Thank you, Ovidiu. ...Fran
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