The Meanings of Life
The meanings of life are everywhere, within each streamâeach wisp of air,
each babyâs breath, each longing stare; look close enoughâyouâll find it there.
It whispers through fallâs barren trees, is carted off by buzzing bees,
or rides along a gentle breezeâthe ones that spawn fond memories.
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It lives through those weâve loved and lost, within each tempest wave thatâs tossed
on sorrowâs shores, some paid the costâsurvivors of the holocaustâŠ
Through pain and heartaches sufferings, though all the joy that new love brings.
In rain or sun, in fall or springâin every song a bird might sing.
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In stories told of long ago, or loving hands that toil and sew
providing for their familyâin everything we touch and see.
Now, here at home, within this place, upon each sweetly smiling face,
my wife and childâs tender embrace, the meaningâs clearâGodâs loving grace.
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Like it Dean! ???
"It lives through those weâve loved and lost, within each tempest wave thatâs tossed
on sorrowâs shores, some paid the costâsurvivors of the holocaustâŠ"Â
a lot of depth in this write ????
Thanks very much, Wayne.
I thought I'd write something a bit more positive than usual today.
I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.
Enjoy your day!
~Dean :}
Yeah I can tell, good start to the day.. ??
Dean what great poem I know how you feel loseing family, friends, lovers its happen to many times but its part life Â
Yes, you're right, Greg, of course.
A very unfortunate part.
But, life goes on and so must we.
Thanks so much for reading me today.
~Dean :}
Beautiful and what an amazing poet you are
You're very kind, Wendy, thanks so much for reading.
I'm truly grateful for your kind comments.
I am also really happy to know you enjoyed the poem.
Warmest wishes to you & yours.
~Dean ℠:} â„
Thanks very much for checking this out, dblankportrait.
I appreciate your feedback.
Take care,
~Dean
It's healthy to have a positive approach to life even when the day is gloomy.. nice poem and the rhyme is so beautiful.
Thanks for sharingÂ
It never hurts that's for sure, Leah.
Thanks so much for reading.
~Dean âȘâ«âȘ
A committed write warranting reflection.
:)
Thanks.
Hahaha...?
Yeah, it's a little more positive than most of the poetry I write, Cherie.
No doubt about that, lol.
I feel that if you have the love of family and friends, you don't need fame and fortune.
You are already rich beyond measure.
Take care, and thanks so much again for reading.
~Dean â«?âȘ
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Thanks for reading, .barto, I appreciate it very much.
I wouldn't say my darker poetry is a protective mask, per say. It's more where my bread is buttered, or what helps me supplement my income.
My gentler, softer side is rarely as well received as my morbid, morose one.
I write about the things that terrify me most. Pedophiles, insanity, disease, apocalyptic scenarios.
But there are times when even I need a break from the horrors I see in life.
That's when poems like The Meanings of Life are written.
Thanks again, my friend.
~Dean ă