That's Life.

Goldfinch60



The book is in front of you,

You read a page and turn to the next.

Each page brings new meaning

But you may come to that time,

That time when you need to turn back,

Turn back to a previous page

Just to ensure that you know what happened.

But it may happen that you can’t,

Can’t turn back to that page.

That is when you realise,

Realise that turning back cannot be done,

It is not an option

As the book you are reading

Is your book of life,

And in that book, you cannot turn back,

That’s life.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 11th, 2025 00:56
  • Comment from author about the poem: That's life!
  • Category: Reflection
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  • orchidee

    Good write Gold.

  • Poetic Licence

    Sound advice about life, nicely done

    • Goldfinch60

      Much appreciated Tobani, thank you.

      Andy

    • David Wakeling

      This is a great metaphor.The book you are reading is the book of life.Well written compadre

      • Goldfinch60

        Most kind David, thank you.

        Andy

      • sorenbarrett

        So true Andy there is no going back and rereading it is forward one page at a time to the end. Nicely said

        • Goldfinch60

          Very true soren, thank you for your comments.

          Andy



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