Living

FredPeyer

‘There is only one meaning of life: the act of living itself.’

Erich Fromm

Is the act of living restricted to warmth, shelter, and food?

Or does it include our spiritual side, every hope and dream?

Is it guided solely by whims, emotions, reaction, and mood,

Or fed by outside capillaries joining the flow of our life stream?

 

During hard times all we are able to do, is live to survive

With dirty nails we dig for food, crawl exhausted under a bush

There is only one thought in our mind, to live and to thrive

We give it all, no matter what, hold out to the last push

 

Once we are fed, live in a house, are happy and content

Just living to live is not enough, there has to be more

There are places to see, things to do, mountains to ascent

There is knowledge from books, and science to explore

 

One question arises from knowledge and all that we see

There is still something missing in the life that we live

We need to find out what else is out there for you and me

And soon we realize that to receive we also must give

 

Our spiritual side becomes more important in our mind

To make an impact, leave a legacy, do some good  

Helping others, remember all we receive, and repay in kind

Loving our neighbors, ourselves, just the way we should.

 

Finally, there is meaning in our life…….

  • Author: Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 12th, 2017 12:18
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Accidental Poet

    A balanced life. Great write Fred. Thanks for posting.

    • FredPeyer

      Thank you for your kind comment!

      • Accidental Poet

        A well deserved kind comment.

      • Louis Gibbs

        What ... you couldn't pick a simpler theme than the meaning of life? Like anyone is qualified to agree or disagree with your take? Noble analysis, your thought-provoking poem, Fred! I need some aspirin.

        • FredPeyer

          We are all philosophers here, Louis. So you are definitely qualified to rip the poem apart. 🙂 Thank you so much for your comment, and I think a glass of wine would be a much better choice than an aspirin!

          • Louis Gibbs

            I'll drink to that!

          • Michael Edwards

            Fred - I can't really add anything to the praises expressed above which so well describe this excellent write.

            • FredPeyer

              You guys are all much too kind! But thank you from my heart!

            • orchidee

              A fine write Fred. But I don't go along with Erich's quote myself. yet the poems seems to move from "the act of living itself" through to the end "Finally, there is meaning in our life". Otherwise I think we would be all wrapped up in 'self, self, self' and nothing and nobody else. Oohh I'm waffling a bit now! lol.

              • FredPeyer

                Thanks Orchidee, I am glad you brought that up. I saw the quote and it got me started on the poem, but after I finished I was wondering myself if the quote fit, but did not want to change anymore. On the other hand it does say "meaning OF life" and that I guess could mean the "act of living". But then, what IS the act of living? It consists of everything we do.
                And now you have gotten me into 'waffling a bit' too!! 🙂

              • Fay Slimm.

                I agree with Antonio your work is a needed reminder that life is for loving and repaying in kind. Another gem Fred and thanks for sharing.

                • FredPeyer

                  Thank YOU for reading! And for your thoughtful comment.

                • myself and me

                  Wow, you come back with such a splendid piece. Act of living, living a meaningful life as we could.

                  • FredPeyer

                    Thank you so much! It is a lot easier to write about it, than to do it!

                    • myself and me

                      Yep, just do our best.

                    • malubotelho

                      Self transcendence. This is the most difficult part to do in life. To transcend yourself you must forget who you are and this is what no one wants to do. We are rather very self important to accept deeply changes. A beautiful writing indeed.

                      • FredPeyer

                        You are absolutely right Malu, and thank you for your kind comment!

                      • Goldfinch60

                        LIfe is there to be lived in ALL its various incarnations. Good write Fred.

                        • FredPeyer

                          Thank you so much, Goldfinch! Always like your comments!



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