If we close our eyes, can we look back to the start
When the Universe began, when science played it's part
Particle clouds so massive, so immense
It's us, look around, learn it makes sense
Drifting microbes, bacteria of sorts
For millions of years mingled into life shaped contorts
It has taken eons of time as life became known
Where human words like Mother Nature, having claimed life's throne
For in her sphere, blossomed riches of note
From Dinosaurs to Zebra's, it's her right to gloat
But what she has given is a chance to let live
On this planet of beauty that we continue to sieve
If we close our eyes, and we look back to the start
We should be so very fortunate, we were invited to take part
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I spent half my life chasing the devil...
Thank God I was always followed by an Angel..
Tried my best to be a gentlemen and love life..
Did my best to always not to choose wrong over right...
The truth is what you got from this later in life poet...
Hope my words go on for others to show it...
So as I pass to the other side, when you think
of me remember, I did enjoy the ride....
by Michael J. Falotico for Poetic Epitaph contest
Kindheartedness to me
Comes in many forms
Being fostered and cared for
As my young life storms
Born to a mother
Who decided to leave
But this seven year old
Never wanted to grieve
For his words became true
As he grew through the years
The matrons in children's homes
Replaced his tears
As he grew to his teens
With his friends he did stay
For their mother became his
So many mothers to this day
As i look back
To the women in my life
They all became my mother
And saved my life from strife
Kindheartedness to me
Came in many, many forms
So many unlike my mother
Seen me through the storms
i may have caused a little hell
but you have taught me very well
life isnt easy and times can be hard
and sometimes you just have to play your best card
you've tried and tried and done your best
and i hold your advice over the rest
you've hung in there over the test of time
the only person ive ever seen stretch a dollar from a dime
you've made sure i was happy no matter the price
anything i've asked for you never thought twice
i may not be listening but i still hear what you say
i know im stubborn and tend to learn the hard way
the people in your life that deserve a toast
often the ones that matter the most
taken for granted every single day
too many times i have forgotten to say...
you have always been there you've never let me down
now all i want is to live a simple life in a small town
you may not notice but i see all that you do
you deserve it a million times over but... thank you
Far too many for all to see.
Too many gifts you've given to me.
I always knew you'd be there with me till the end.
What a wonderful blessing with you as my friend.
I've hated, cursed you, and trampled over your land.
But in my times of pain, you were holding my hand.
A teacher, a friend, a nurse, and a joy,
even alone you made me a man, from a boy.
You always put us kids first, even if your life was the cost.
Without you as my guide, my life would sadly be lost.
Mother, I love You. Your constant great gifts.
My life's been a heaven. Thanks to you my heart lifts!
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