Walk through a graveyard
And you will soon find
Names of big heroes
Whose work will come to mind
Their ashes now scattered
in the wind
Or buried deep
Under the earth
While people over them weep…
And sing praises of their worth..
Which makes you wonder
If your life is worthwhile too..
As you stumble and walk
And your many actions rue..
In the dark your shadow also leaves your side
In old age, your body cannot its problems, hide
You spent your life giving all that you had
To people around you, and were so glad
But finally the glass shatters
And the mirage and illusions are lost
And you will be stunned
At what they had actually cost
So stay grounded
And live a life that’s worth living.
A life of laughter, of caring, and of giving..
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safina (Pseudonym) (
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A poem that sends its message of taking care of one's values and actions to make life worth while. Nicely written in good rhyme and flow it sings out to the reader.
YES INDEED - ONE HAS TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WAS WORTH LOOKING BACK ON WITH SATISFACTION
THANKS A TON FOR YOUR LOVELY FEEDBACK
You are most welcome
Meditations on life and mortality expressed through beautiful verse. Much enjoyed! 🕊️🙏
AT THIS AGE, I TEND TO LOOK BACK MORE AND MORE AT THE PAST, SO THAT THE PRESENT AND FUTURE MAY BENEFIT FROM THE EXPERIENCES I HAD.
THANKS FOR YOUR FEEDBACK
My friend, the graveyard, the shadows, the aging body… then the gentler rise toward giving and grounding… the contrast makes the ending glow. Very well done!🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
We always feel that we will live long, never knowing what the next moment may bring...so these reflections gave birth to this poem.
thanks a ton for your favorable comments...
You are most welcome. I am a fan!
Not many are remembered for long, after they are gone.
yes indeed, and for how long ?
True and well said. Kudos to a great poem with thought-provoking didactics .
Plz also read and comment on my newest poem
thanks dear. it's been way too long since i heard from you..hope all well.
will definitely look up your poem/s..thanks..take care
Beautifully versed, your poem speaks to the importance of being mindful as you walk through life, and in the last three lines are words that should echo in the mind every day. Very well Written!
So glad it resonated with you - even if a few hearts are touched by my verse, it inspires me..thank you so much
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