It Takes Numerals

Numbers: A one, A two, A three, A four.

To be in Love takes 2.

2 people in love.

2 hours together.

2 days stuck together during a snow storm.

To have a Family takes 3.

2 humans + usually a bed.

2 adults + child.

The intimate moment + the pregnancy + the birth.

To go on Vacation takes 4.

2 couples + 2 rooms.

A phone, a job, some money, a week off from work.

Maybe a 4 hour drive.

To get a Job takes 5.

A home, a family, an education, a car, clothes-

if you are not a strip dancer.

To be a Writer takes 4.

A pen, a pencil, some paper, and words. 

Imagination, Hope, a Brain, a Hand.

To be a Monster takes 3,

Anger, Hatred, Lust.

A knife, a gun, a crown.

To a Doctor takes 2.

Courage, Knowledge, Degree, owing loans.

To be a Parent takes 1.

1 egg.

1 sperm.

1 hour.

1 day.

1 male.

1 female.

To be Alone takes 0.

0 education.

0 friends.

0 family.

To have no soul.

To be alone, is to be dead.

Its the numbers, that decide our future.

A one, A two, A three, A four, A five.

Let them all go,

you'll be a ghost.

Author's Note

I know I didnt publish anything in a while, I guess everything stayed hidden in my little notebook.

Reviews

[PhoenixDown]

You have a unique mind & your creativity shows.

"To be a monster..."
There is something fascinating about the way you think.

Thank you for the add. I am glad you found me. I look forward to reading more of your work.
You have a clarifying undertone throughout your writing, which I appreciate.
A true free writer.

[justdandy]

I found you in a unique way... Funny how it is.
Thank you. I look forward to reading many of your pieces too.

[PhoenixDown]

Quite funny, indeed..

[DorothyParker]

Even a zero is a number, so when we go, zero remains. Very deep thoughts.

[justdandy]

Thank you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ooh i like how this ends...if we let the numbers go. you'll be a ghost...

and one who is reflecting on how the numbers subtracted life instead of adding to it.

and you are just left multiplying the grief that divided your heart in two.

j.

[justdandy]

Thank you for your kind review.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear poet.
"It the numbers, that decide our future.
A one, A two, A three, A four, A five.
Let them all go,
you'll be a ghost."
Numbers are everything. Time control all things. I liked your examples leading to the good ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[justdandy]

I just noticed a mistake. All thanks to you. Also thank you for your review.

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm glad and you are welcome.