I know I’ll never see you again,
My ink and paper, close as a twin,
Through you I will write just one time more,
My feelings and thoughts, one last time to endure.
So many things I’ve learnt this life,
Yet I know I've learnt so few,
I hope you see why these are special,
In my last message to you.
I've learned that love can heal every wound,
However deep they go,
That time just makes them deeper still,
And hurt all the more so.
I’ve learned not to put things off till later,
For so many times, there wasn’t one,
One final time, to say goodbye,
Is never enough, but second to none.
I've learned that money can’t buy all,
And buys nothing that truly counts,
Friendship and love can only be earned,
Money just sits in a bank and amounts.
I've learned not to sit and ignore painful things,
To hide them so they go away,
Cause they’ll come back to haunt you; you'll never escape,
They’ll find you again soon someday.
I’ve learned that everyone who you meet,
Should always be greet with a smile,
It's the cheapest way to enlighten your looks,
And will always be worth your while.
I’ve learned that people in life hurt all,
No one can escape the pain,
But if ever you plan to get even with them,
They'll hurt you all over again.
And my final notes to you, my friend,
As my words are failing fast,
My hand are shaking beneath my pen,
My breath comes out in gasps.
The simple little things in life,
Are what makes it worth the living,
Some things you can’t have on your own,
You get them when you’re giving.
Life is just like toilet paper,
The closer to the end, the faster it goes,
But how many sheets are left on it,
No one can tell you, no one knows.
Author notes
If this was the last poem i ever wrote...
the wisdom which i would pass on... and dont forget the toilet paper
Written September 3rd, 2006
A contest entry
- If I Live To Be 100 by The Perfect Moment.
500 points, ended December 26, 2006, 9 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Prewrites Galore and Nothing More by HerbalGoat.
300 points, ended February 22, 2007, 66 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Goodbye letters by karma-n-peace.
750 points, ended November 1, 2007, 25 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I’ve learned not to put things off till later,
For so many times, there wasn’t one,
One final time, to say goodbye,
Is never enough, but second to none.
The truth and wisdom in this stanza is outstanding,
I really like the way penned this beautiful write.
The entire piece is great... thought provoking.
Thanks for entering the contest and good luck to ya!
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aww !! this is really wonderful , and indeed suiting for the contest !!
I know I’ll never see you again,
My ink and paper, close as a twin,
Through you I will write just one time more,
My feelings and thoughts, one last time to endure
these lines kept me glued to your write !!
realy amazing and wonderful talent ,
your well wisher ,
-truthwriter -
very good
thank you for sharing this very good write with us i love the toilet paper reference how true thank you for entering and good luck in the contest -
GOD I LOVED THIS AND I THOUGHT IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST ENTERED IN HERE!! AMAZING JOB AND I AM SO PROUD THAT THIS ONE WON ON ANOTHER CONTEST!! GREAT JOB, YOU DESERVED IT!!
I would had probably given you bronze or silver, but I'd feel guilty since it's already won and recognized for its talent, so you bet its still going to the finalist and great job. Really, that was amazing.
BLESS be HERE
Silence
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I’ve learned that everyone you meet,
Should be presented with a smile,
Is the cheapest way to improve your looks,
And is always worth your while.
The third line needs to be read aloud again for correction. But I liked the message of your poem. As for the following stanza I had a good 20 seconds of happiness:
"Life is just like toilet paper,
The closer to the end the faster it goes,
But how many sheets are left on it,
No one really knows."
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I liked this poem, I especially like the last stanza.
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Very true and such a lovely poem. I enjoyed reading this so much. You did such a great job on it. thanks for entering my contest and good luck
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Such an inspired poem. I love it! it makes me think and i like that. aside from "learnt" in the second stanza (which make be purposefl) i find not errors. thank you for entering!
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Oh, wow...this is awesome! Beautifully written...At first, it seemed to me that this was a 'mock-suicidal' note/poem because of the rather sad and betrayed bits along with teh fact that you seemed to be about to die, but then later on (stanza 9) it became apparent that it wasn't suicide that was causing the end of your writing. (Which, by the way, I hope never comes about.)
Super job...there are so many deep emotions within this piece and they are flawlessly conveyed. Was anything in particular your inspiration for this piece?
Thanks for alerting me to this piece...I'm glad I read it!
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Great Write
I really enjoyed this poem for it reminds me of words and thoughts that my grandmother gave to us.I love the fact that it is all about lifes experiences.Lessons learned are the hardest. -
Thre Truth!
This is the truth, and very beautifully written, as well! You have penned a very thoughtful, soul-felt poem, stock full of words of wisdom we should all hold near and dear to our hearts...
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