Birth, life, death

sorenbarrett

I was born but never conceived
Lived everywhere and nowhere
With truth I was deceived 
In joy I felt despair
I love those I hate
And hate those I love 
Being early I'm late
When I'm under I'm above

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  • Teddy.15

    Wonderful a short yet incredibly reflective piece, which makes your title even more powerful. From the poet rubbing off onto the reader. Blink and you miss it! 🌹

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Teddy for you read and as always your kind words brighten the day.

    • David Wakeling

      Birth, Life and Death the unholy trinity.This poem for me represents a journey into the "contrary" nature of Life. Born but not conceived everywhere and nowhere.I enjoyed reading it. It made me stop and think.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you David for the read and interpretation of this piece and is most appreciated my friend

      • Friendship

        The poem delves into themes of birth, life, and death, contemplating the nature of existence and the conflicting feelings that accompany it. It suggests a sense of disconnection from reality and the struggles of understanding one’s place in the world.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Friendship for your read and interpretation of this simple piece. Always appreciated

        • Poetic Licence

          There is two sides to everything in life, I sense the sentiment in this write would still apply if written the other way round, enjoyed the read

          • sorenbarrett

            So right you are. All is a cycle and it doesn't matter where you enter in it is the same. Thanks so much for the read my friend.

            • Poetic Licence

              You are very welcome

            • arqios

              The paradoxes of existence have always fascinated; so good to see it in verse as well🙏🏻🕊

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much Cryptic your words are most encouraging.

                • arqios

                  Most welcome Soren🙏🏻🕊

                • Thomas W Case

                  Powerful work.

                • Salvia.S

                  A haunting glimpse into life's paradoxes—simple, yet profound. Well done!

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much Salvia for your read and most kind support it is more appreciated than I can express

                  • orchidee

                    Good write SB.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much Orchi I appreciate the read and comment

                    • Mottakeenur Rehman

                      Its enigmatic verses invite deep reflection on existence's dualities. The rhythmic flow and clever wordplay create a haunting, thought-provoking piece.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you Mottakeenur for the read and most kind words of encouragement they are most appreciated and valued

                      • Tony36

                        Excellent write

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you Tony it is appreciated.

                          • Tony36

                            You're welcome

                          • Lorenz

                            Insolvent riddle...

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thanks for the read Lorenz

                            • Goldfinch60

                              Those reversals in life never stop soren but we do get to understand them in our lives.

                              Andy

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you Andy for the read and kind words of encouragement they are always appreciated



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