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Today We Live

Today We Live

We are born from the oceans and the seas,
we transform into ashes, then wash back to the sea,
With clenched hands we implore for more…
More life and more time!
Tomorrow the skies turn dark,
and we rage, rage with burning eyes,
holding dearly, clinging to this thing called life,
till’ the time we go back into the ocean’s arms.
Today we rage, rage, and beseech for
more life and a little more time,
We dearly hold on, 
as we are not ready yet for the waters,
Today we want the light!
 
 
 
—Bernadete vdw, 2025

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Marion

So very true đź’•

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Bernadete van d...

Hi Rory! “Classic sounding” sounds very good to me. Cheers! 

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Rory McGinlay

After thought 

When is classical ever bad.

Oxymoron?  

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Bernadete van d...

Oxymoron? You could say that. And I would say…
Your review is “awfully good”. Okay, all said & done, thank you Rory for taking the time to send me your (always lovely) thoughts. 

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Being Me

A rich tapestry of a poem. Love the repetition of rage. Rage, rage ... it sets the poems tone beautifully x

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Bernadete van d...

Thank you kindly, Being Me. Your words are heartwarming,
I am always happy receiving your thoughts. 
Stay well, Tina.   B 

 

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Bernadete van d...

Lorris, thank you for your visit. Always happy to have you here.
Take good care of yourself, will you.?!    B 

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Jac Tales

All souls should have the love of the Sea inside. Lovely Verse.

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S.zaynab.kamoonpury

A fine poem from the perspective of those who send their dead to cremation. yes I’m those of the many who wish to live more than die yet.
Kudos for the muse.!

plz also read and comment my newest poem

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Shaun Cronick

Bernadette, shades and echoes of Dylan Thomas offered up and superbly done.
Good to see!!
Crafted in your own way, love your  'clenched hands' and 'burning eyes'.
And water the source of life.
To bid return.
Terrific writing!
So much potent imagery displayed and after reading- it feels good to be alive!
Shaun x

 

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