With a Tremulous Sigh

The lad looked up at the sky with a tremulous sigh
   Why is man born and why must he die?

He gazed at the stars, dazzling guideposts of night
   With arms outstretched toward their flickering light

He looked out over the sea, its waters so blue and so deep
   Understanding that a promise once made is a promise to keep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 11:17 PM
Very touching, Gershon. There's something grand and majestic about your gem of a poem.
Faulkner Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 4:49 PM
Yes, honoring one's word is so important, love 'dazzling guideposts of night,' so lovely!
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