In the Beginning.

Goldfinch60

In the beginning

Was the page

Bereft of words,

Bereft of words

Until the first word

Was written.

That word

Had no meaning,

But it was joined,

Joined by others

Until it became

A phrase.

That phrase

Which gave an idea,

That idea

Became a sentence,

Which seemed

To make sense.

Other sentences

Were constructed

Until a paragraph

Was formed,

Those paragraphs

Became a chapter,

A chapter in a book,

Or a chapter

In our lives.

Each word,

Each phrase,

Each sentence,

Each paragraph,

Each chapter,

Became that book,

That book grew old,

Until that book,

That book of life,

Came towards its end,

And could be read,

Read back to all

To show life,

Life in all its glories,

And in all its vagaries.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 17th, 2017 02:10
  • Comment from author about the poem: A book of life. Picture taken at West Midlands Safari Park (UK).
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 42
  • Users favorite of this poem: Drewp, Accidental Poet
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  • Michael Edwards

    Sadly I'm starting the last chapter - just hoping it's a long one - nice write Andy.

    • Goldfinch60

      I too am on the last chapter but they will have to take me fighting and screaming away from it!

      Thanks Michael.

    • orchidee

      A fine write with spiritual meaning too. I've a poem 'The Book of Life' maybe to post soon.
      'In the beginning was the Word, etc....'
      'In the beginning was sherry and pork pies?'

      • Goldfinch60

        Being controversial "In the beginning was the big bang".

      • Drewp

        This is quite profound to me, especially today as i’m a bit low in mood. A beautiful write. Thanks for sharing.

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Drewp. I do hope that your mood lightens soon.

        • BRIAN & ANGELA

          "W e are living Epistles ~ known & read of all men !" I'm only one third through my book (Deo Volentes) but when I read it back I sometimes wonder what message I'm sending out "I try to be good ~ 'cos I know that I should ~ that's my prayer at the end of each PAGE !" An excellent poem ANDY in both Form and Function and a challenge to those of my generation just entering Phase 2 (35 to 65) of their lives. Thanks for sharing & caring ~ Yours BRIAN

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you Brian, it is great that yo youngsters can understand some of what we old codgers are on about.

            • orchidee

              Oohh Goldie and I are still Phase 1, even though we're millions of years old already! Well, since 1066 anyway. lol.

            • Accidental Poet

              We all hope our book of life will have meaning to those who read it young and old. Great write Goldie.

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you AP, I certainly hope so.

              • orchidee

                That pic reminds me of a Battle of Maiwand Lion we have in some town gardens. It weighs 16 tons! Look up Maiwand Lion or Forbury Lion to see it. 'For-bury' I assume, as Reading Abbey and monks were nearby, until the Abbey dissolved. End of history spiel.
                Of course, we were both there in 1880. A bit after 1066, I know!

              • Louis Gibbs

                I can see this poem describing either 'A life', or ongoing 'All life'. Either way, it is a classic, Goldie! Beautifully done, Sir.

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Louis, much appreciated.

                • Tony36

                  Great write

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Tony.

                    • Tony36

                      Welcome

                    • Christina8

                      A wonderful write! I'm far from the end chapter of my book! Lets hope! Thanks for sharing

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Christina, your life has hardly started, live it to the full.

                      • FredPeyer

                        The book of life, what a wonderful way of looking at our lives. This poem is very special, Goldfinch! There are a few pages I would rather not re-visit, but overall I guess that book might be interesting for the next generation.

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Thank you Fred. We all have pages that we would not re-visit but as you know that is life. I would like to believe that the next generation could read the experiences in our book and build on them in a peaceful way.



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