Book of Life
I recall my life as an unfinished book
I gently caress the chapters that you took
It reflects on my history, what is past
But does it continually grow, when the die is cast
It is no exciting odyssey, it tells a pathetic story
It twists and turns, but has no glory
Many pages are written, some lie half full
Awaiting completion from the fool
I am no mystery, I am no enigma
I wrote the words, created my stigma
Some are dark, and some rest blank
Many are inane in empty space they sank
There are no pictures, I possess no palette
Some tell your dreams, crushed by my selfish mallet
Some pages to forget, some perhaps to remember
Telling of my existence from birth to ember
Some tell of great sadness and past sorrow,
Wishing at times there be no tomorrow
Would that I could erase the pages of pain
But I wrote the script, the hopes I have slain
My book of self justice, my meaningless account
Can only be measured by me, for myself is all I flout
My book has changed me, I am no longer unbending
But somebody else will have to write the ending
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Posted: Jan 2010
About this poem:
sometimes reflection is not a good thing, but hey! we all have our stories to tell!!
Comments (44)
I enjoyed your poem. We all could write a book now couldn't we? I am happy that you shared part of yours with us. Very nice indeed. Thanks.
Well, looks like you continued to grow, due to the fact that, in the end..you have been changed!! learning that it's ok to change..and be pliable.It takes a big person to realise what they could have done different..and then take the steps to do so.Well done Really enjoyed your poem....JG
Poems have a way of working themselves into a solution or a recognition, you manage to succeed in that.
I love your poems, I love your insights and choice of words
No i just write poetry, it is not always about me, well observed!
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Really like your comparison of life as to
Chapters in a book. Ty
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offcourse you did a best work.
i like your style of writing
i have send this poem to my friend.she said its great feels...
sabeel.
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I like your verses.
In verses - a life essence...Vera
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I enjoyed reading you poetry, and this one was no different. A lovely read, felt like I was turning the pages in my own life story.
Drew
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