One Such Life (a poem)
Each moment,
although a mere fraction of time,
contains a lifetime lived.
Each moment,
although a mere fraction of time,
contains a lifetime lived.
The giggle induced din
engulfed the room in waves
splashing against each wall
with its ever expanding
joyful chatter
Most times I think
we choose to see
things through a filter
of what could be
Many seem content to walk
when they are made to fly
And though I walked among them
my dreams were in the sky
Thoughtless words can often hurt
and even bring a tear
to the eye of one we love
a heart that we hold dear
When it’s there to plainly see,
the sin in someone’s life,
am I first to cast a stone,
or will I carve the line?
The view from here is quite a sight.
I grip in fear, as knuckles go white.
Not letting go, I hold too tight.
Afraid I’ll fall from this dizzying height.
If I open up and share
all my struggles, all my shame
Will it reach the others
giving hope, replacing pain?
For you
I would hang the stars in the sky
and make the moon to shine at night
On a warm Summer’s day
I’d give you a breeze soft and sweet
For you
I’d make blue skies above
and soft cool grass below
I’d make light Spring showers
that set the fields aglow
Just another busy day
I miss my time with you
Look, now it’s getting late
but still so much to do
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