I
Alone
Wonder why..
Is there meaning?
Does life have purpose?
Are we all just lost souls
Upon some cosmic journey?
I see the shadows falling Fast.
The last sunset is now just ahead.
What will I find as I past through the door?
Will I be greeted by friends, relatives?
Anticipation and fear rises
I know I can no longer stay.
So I close my eyes and pray.
"My Dear Lord in Heaven,
Guide my spirit on.
I tried my best.
I'm tired.
Good bye,
Friends.
Author notes
Just after writing this double etheree.. I went out to pick up my step daughter whose bus broke down, and on the way a small raccoon ran in front of my car.. So now I dedicate this poem to that little raccoon.. May he find a safe and peaceful forest to romp and play on the other side.
A contest entry
- Etheree Me Please (Contest) by Paloszoo.
625 points, ended October 6, 2008, 20 entries
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I love this poem. It is very well written and designed well too.
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Also, wonderful poet, "tired" in your 3rd to last line is 2 syllables, which brings that line to 4 syllables instead of 3. Find another word and it'll be perfect.
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Ha I thought Tired was a one syllable word...Figures... Thanks for letting me know. I dropped "Now" to conform to the form..
Thanks again.
Den
PS Yes, it was very sad about the raccoon, it is quite upsetting. I do not like to see animals or people in pain. To think I was responsible for its death and so early in its young life......
It was actually a family of raccoons, and I think I hit two of them. But only saw the remains of one, the smallest.
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How sad about the raccoon :-( This poem asks many questions I've often pondered myself. It's very pofound and filled with angst. Thanks for entering my contest. I’m honored that you would show your work here. Keep up the great work!
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Good luck to the contest.
summer51
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incredible
I've never been able to read a writing of any kind forward and backward and have it make sense. A crowning achievement. Best of luck to you and the coon. Boog
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Wow that's interesting, how your poem is shaped like a diamond. Did it take a lot of work to par your words into that shape
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