Does there haveto be a meaning
to something that just is ?
Why wallow in delusion
there’s an answer to this quiz.
Self pity of unimportance
the why and where and how
just travellers on a journey
living in the now.
What happens simply happens
not some vast eternal plan
forget predestination
life, it just began.
No heaven sits above us
no fiery hell below
no reasons and no answers
there is nothing more to know.
Do not get me wrong
I love this life I live
accept it as a gift
no meaning true to give.
Author notes
Prompt - The Meaning of Life.
A contest entry
- The Answer... by poeticcaresses.
610 points, ended December 2, 2008, 19 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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This is a great piece, with undertones that really make you think, even if you don't agree. Nice job and beset wishes.
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An amazing write loved the flow the rythm and the words and although I may not beleive what you have written I do believe each day is a gift and should be treated as such lived to the fullest. Great piece well done.
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What a totally different perspective on the contest prompt! Can't say I agree with you but I respect your right to say it
Wonderful flow and rhyme to get your message across.
All the best with this
Gaylene
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WOW! I don't often find myself speechless but I had to pause and read this a second time before I could comment! When I put together this contest I have to admit I wasn't expecting this perspective and it blind-sided me! I find this poem both exceptional and highly disturbing. I don't know if it is just human need or self pity, as you put it so eloquently, but I find that most people need to believe in something. Beautiful write and thank you so much for entering. Good luck!
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