Paul Schneiter Poet Rhyme

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Somewhere is written
the day life will finish with me.
Maybe it will be where wind whistles
through cracked canyon walls.
Or where an angry sea speaks
in suffocating squalls.
It may be on a tag attached to a key
that will unlock the end of me.
The expiration date on a can of peas
might that put my mind at ease?
I ponder the answer, devoid of a clue.
The truth will come only the day I'm through.
It will be definitive, clear, and true.

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Kim Rodrigues June 8, 2021 at 8:01 PM Yes, the day will come. My mom passed away in April...indeed. Phew. This is a lovely poem to read with its pondering of the end. Paul Schneiter June 13, 2021 at 12:42 PM Thank you, Kim. The poem is not exactly a day-brightener, but it's helpful, I think, to confront life's harsh realities. Sorry about your mom. Hugs, Paul

Regina Mcintosh May 27, 2021 at 7:39 PM Wonderful! God bless you! Love, Gina Paul Schneiter June 13, 2021 at 12:45 PM Gina, it's kind of you to comment with such a warm and supportive message. Please know of my gratitude. Hugs, Paul

Lindsay Laurie April 17, 2021 at 10:22 PM Hello Paul ... Thank God we don't know when our expiry day is so we can go on living. I did enjoy your poem Paul and hope I don't it coming - thanks Paul - Lindsay Paul Schneiter April 18, 2021 at 7:18 PM Thank you, Lindsay. Yes, it's a blessing that we don't know when we will take the big off-ramp. The key (obviously) is to cherish every day and live it to the fullest. Hugs, always, Paul

Jan Allison April 14, 2021 at 11:09 AM Lets hope it will be many years in the future so that I can continue to enjoy your words of wisdom but also your wit:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Schneiter June 16, 2021 at 10:56 PM Jan, just want you to know I'm sorry about the unwarranted attacks on you. No one has been more generous in sharing marvelous talent across a wide range of poetic genres, some of which are spiritual and divinity-affirming. Hugs, love, Paul Paul Schneiter April 14, 2021 at 4:03 PM Thank you, Jan. You give my ego wings; I could not be more grateful. I hope all is well with you and your cherished ones. I've been AWOL for awhile ... need to catch up on your ever-incredible poetry. Hugs xxx Paul