Shadow

FredPeyer

I will die

No doubt about it

Don’t know

Where, how, or when

The where not important

The how maybe worrisome

The when a big question

 

With death following me

Like an orphaned shadow

I get drunk on the pitcher of life

Rejoicing in the beauty and adventure

Making every minute count

Looking forward into the sun

Oblivious to the shadow behind

  • Author: Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 12th, 2017 02:43
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Michael Edwards

    Yes I like this. I also never look back or regret what might have been - I just rejoice in what was and I continually look forward to what I can achieve tomorrow.

    • FredPeyer

      Thanks so much Michael! That's the spirit!

    • kevin browne

      Fred, you bring the light of death to the forefront in a manner few can do. well written with a thought provoking attitude.

      • FredPeyer

        Thank you Kevin! We might as well get a lot of livin in as long as we can!

      • Accidental Poet

        Fear not the other side my friend, but live each day to its fullest. Your presence here in the physical world is just a trial run for the real world. Great write Fred.

        • FredPeyer

          Ah, thanks, AP! I am probably on my fifth or sixth trial run, and don't seem to be getting anywhere!

          • Accidental Poet

            Maybe you're in PARK or NEUTRAL?

          • orchidee

            A fine write Fred. Some 'die every day' as it were - when they hear me sing! Well, something dies inside of them - all hope is gone that my tune will improve! lol.

            • FredPeyer

              Thanks, orchidee, lol! I don't think anybody can sing that bad. From the way you write your hymns, you must have the voice of an angel! But then, do we really know how angels sing?

              • orchidee

                Thanks Fred. There's angels in that 'other place' too - evil ones. They probably screech in torments - like me sometimes? heehee.

              • Christina8

                Just keep looking forward and as you say, stay "oblivious to the shadow behind'. Great poem! And awesome attitude about life.

                • FredPeyer

                  Thank you Christina, and yes, never look back!!! Whatever happens back there is none of our concern, and we could not change it anyway. All that counts is happening right in front of you!

                • skyebellasario

                  That's right we have to make every second count! Absolutely love the line "oblivious to the shadow behind"

                  • FredPeyer

                    Thank you skye! Want to tell you the same thing I just wrote to Christina and Martina above! (Have to save some ink on my screen!)

                  • Tony36

                    Great write

                    • FredPeyer

                      Thank you Tony for reading and commenting! I do appreciate it.

                      • Tony36

                        Welcome

                      • dusk arising

                        Nice one. A few months ago i woke from what i look back on as about ten years of doing/achieving nothing with my life. You can bet that i live the words of your piece here to the full. Good to read.

                        • FredPeyer

                          Thank you da! Am very glad you 'woke up'. It is so easy to fall into a routine, do the same thing day after day. And then suddenly one day you realize what is happening. I said it before on another comment: The only difference between a rut and a grave is depth!



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