A Life Sadly Lived

Neville

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

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 23rd, 2021 05:04
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  • Caring dove

    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

    • Neville



      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 🙂

    • Solar Impulse_1912

      Beautiful. But sad.

      • Neville



        Bless you Solar Impulse_1912 ........................ & may 2022 brink you joy & all good things my new found literary friend ......................... Neville 🙂

      • L. B. Mek

        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'

        • Neville



          that'll do nicely L.B .. in fact, much more than merely very nicely .. much more than that even .................................. N

        • orchidee

          A poignant write Neville.
          Meanwhile - I thought it was about me, singing badly through life! lol.

          • Neville



            nah' if it was, I would have tipped you off and cashed the cheque long ago ............ 🙂

          • Draven

            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

            • Neville



              you are of course write .. and I thank you for your obvious consideration of these words Draven .. N

            • Fay Slimm.

              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

              • Neville



                thank you my very generous friend ..................................... x

              • dusk arising

                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 ".

                • Neville



                  I guess so .. Cheers DA ..................................................... 🙂

                • Michael Edwards

                  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.

                  • Neville



                    Thank you M & sorry to hear about your recent loss ..... Neville

                  • Rozina

                    This is sad. Very meaningful poem.

                    • Neville



                      Bless you my friend …. N

                    • spilleronsheet

                      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

                      • Neville

                        Too good for words you are my dear friend Spiller.. So I shall be very brief.., thank you x

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Very emotive words Neville.

                        Andy

                        • Neville

                          Thank you my friend … Have a good un … N



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