The List of Life

Tue, 07/21/2015 - 14:38 -- ReganIB

What does one decide

To be awesome before

They have died?

 

Neither sun nor a run

Neither dessert nor a shirt

Neither being hearty or at a party

Neither watching TV nor drinking tea

Neither eating snacks nor avoiding tax

Neither writing a song nor just getting along

Neither riding a boat nor getting a new coat

Neither having a snowball fight nor seeing a glorious site

Neither playing with a kid nor getting the bid

Neither rising above nor falling in love

 

 For each of these things

Though fit for the kings

Are not what is awesome on Earth

But just a part of the list of life

That begins right at birth

This poem is about: 
Our world

Comments

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741