Stung

poem by: Theresa Taylor
Written on Jul 07, 2016

Oh to see the forest through the trees
Living is a melody that slowly changes keys
Our hearts beat and we are slowly dying
A truth so terrifying
Everyone from old to young
At birth is so inevitably stung
How will you sound after you are gone
Will they listen or will they move on?

 

Tags: rhyme, inspirational, metaphor, encouraging, scary,

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Chris Cleverly commented:
Great poetry, really like that opening line, thanks for postin

 

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