A Life Sadly Lived
There was never really
that much
to say at all about
his life, that is ..
In fact, they managed
to say everything
in just seventeen words
and three
separate lines well placed
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Author:
Neville (
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Some people live in such sadness , and others in joy . It’s not fair tho is it because it is our right to be happy in our own life . I know I get frustrated with the sadness life has thrown me .. but I know I’m worthy of much more
keep saying, thinking and penning those positive things & I am sure you will go far .. at least further than you may have previously thought .... Oh' n thank you for the visit ... N 🙂
Beautiful. But sad.
Bless you Solar Impulse_1912 ........................ & may 2022 brink you joy & all good things my new found literary friend ......................... Neville 🙂
in one of the scribbles I've shared
I started with these lines:
'no flashing lights, or wailing sirens
nor herd of mourners, or endless wakes
my passing will be as subtle: as the life I led'
(I just thought, your write today
and these words, fit
in such a poignant way)
sadly without context, all I can do
is comment and appreciate your ability
to infuse so much depth and feeling
in such few lines and even less detail..
what a masterful wordsmith you are, my friend
'humbly, I read
and learn'
that'll do nicely L.B .. in fact, much more than merely very nicely .. much more than that even .................................. N
A poignant write Neville.
Meanwhile - I thought it was about me, singing badly through life! lol.
nah' if it was, I would have tipped you off and cashed the cheque long ago ............ 🙂
This is very bittersweet. Yet, I think 17 of the right, well chosen words could sum up a wonderful life too. Less is more.
Yet, I sympathise with what you are sharing here in your poem too
you are of course write .. and I thank you for your obvious consideration of these words Draven .. N
The title alone of this sensitive verse brought a lump to my throat - seventeen words to describe a life of years lived is so very tragic - - a sigh of a read Nev. which reminds me of some homeless who thru sad circumstance live on the street at this festive time of year........x
thank you my very generous friend ..................................... x
A seventeen line epitaph or testimonial may well be more rhan most of us get. Some are wise enough to write their own. Spike Milligan for example. Upon his gravestone are hewn the words " I told you i was ill ".
I guess so .. Cheers DA ..................................................... 🙂
How sad. A dear friend and excellent artist passed away a few weeks ago - he had no family and at his service it was mostly populated by other artists who will all miss him so. It was a simple serviice that was soon over but nevertheless it was so moving. Your great lines reminded of this - great write.
Thank you M & sorry to hear about your recent loss ..... Neville
This is sad. Very meaningful poem.
Bless you my friend …. N
Sad and tragic
Maybe it was the story of someone who lived short
But yet I believe it’s not the length that matters but how you make it
Like Roald Dahl wanted a life like a candle burning from both sides
Doesn’t matter if it’s long or not
But what matters is, can it be big
Can we create a noise and ruckus for others to notice
Can we make others life better
Maybe a meaningful life is well lived
As always dear Neville, the words you choose truly depict your experiences and the thoughts show that you have witnessed and seen a lot
A man of few words but big impacts and huge feels
Quite emotive
Too good for words you are my dear friend Spiller.. So I shall be very brief.., thank you x
Very emotive words Neville.
Andy
Thank you my friend … Have a good un … N
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