Thabang Ngoma Poet Lyric

You Only Live Once

That I had loved..
Fulfilled the purpose of my birth
And that I was beloved
Until I took my last breath

That I tally up to the stars
How they've shined away
The darkness walked thus far
And hope to become as they

And I'll rise and set
Through time and space
As I expand and contract
At light year pace

And of all my passions
Squeeze out every ounce
Set all my talents into motion
'cos you only live once

And when you think of me
The universe explodes to mind
'cos I'd finally be free
As a gust of solar wind

Though it seems inevitable
I'd die unfulfilled otherwise
Actually completely miserable
If I didn't know the meaning of the universe


Inspired by Silent One's final poem contest

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The Grahamburglar September 2, 2015 at 4:56 PM This is really good. I enjoyed it top to bottom. I really like the expansive feel for such a singular focal point. Well done and beautifully written. Thabang Ngoma September 6, 2015 at 8:34 AM Hi Grahamburglar..highly appreciate you visiting my poem and thank you for the complement...(:heers, Tbang