A Question of Life

A Question of Life

What hath the moon

if not shadows?

What hath my heart

if not pain?

And if I cannot be true

to myself

I live a life of lies

with rocks in my heart

and lead in my soul.

And if I should learn to live,

master that skill,

begrudging not my failings,

then should not I learn to die

and fall upon that sword of fate

that is the poisoned fruit

 of all my shattered dreams?

 

30/03/13

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

I hath no idea. Nice work, John ;-)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Just like to go with the flow at times. Thanks Kimmer!

[KAOlmsted]

Yup...always my pleasure.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

reads fluently and powerfully all in one breath, almost like the tragic last lines of a dieing man

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you again Sheema. Your observations are quite acute, maybe dying inside?

[Frieda P]

Another skillful & artistic read from you, fruit of the poisonous tree could be anything I presume, lust, drugs...love even.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Let your mind be your guide dear Frieda! I'm fucked if I know! lol

[Frieda P]

I guess it's different for everyone...

[A. H. Pinley]

What is this poison fruit you speak of? I'm amazed by how many poems you're able to push out on a daily basis. For the most part they're really good, but there's those that I choose not to comment on.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I am on holiday and go back to work tomorrow so do not fear dear man. Had a real down two weeks as the weather has been so unseasonal. Anyway you don't need to comment on work you don't wish to.

[A. H. Pinley]

I enjoy commenting on other peoples work, I just reserve the right not to comment on things I feel like I have nothing good to say. You do have a great talent in writing poetry. I don't get poetry no offense. I do so being a fellow writer.

[SyberRose]

I love this one John...especially the sword of fate...the jealous sword of fate..always has the last word...Enjoyed...SyberRose

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Rose. The sword of fate has a cutting edge!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Very honest and stunning poem, love every words you expressed in this piece. Very relatable and always the best work of yours Mr. John. Thanks for sharing :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

And thank you Marc for your indulgence and positive encouragement.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Always Welcome Mr. John.

[Rhianne Ney]

"that is the poisoned fruit of all my shattered dreams(:"
I see a lot of potential and soul in this wonderful poem. Well penned and nicely versed (:

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Rhianne I am as always so grateful for your kind reviews.

[Rhianne Ney]

You're welcome, Sir and it's my pleasure (:

[quinfinn]

to be or not to be.....a resounding question and your questions make bitter sense . a truly introspective and reflective write. if thou pricketh me, do i not bleed? (or something along those lines) well met,poet!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hey F**k Shakespeare he was English lol! And keep pricks out of it or Frieda and Kimmer will kill us both!

[quinfinn]

methinks they doth protest too much!!!!!

[Frieda P]

the kimmer is off little pricks on this night...she's got something hotter

[quinfinn]

ah, found a hard salami, no doubt! good for her!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

More like a frankfurter, skinny and soft and overcooked, oh and tastless! lol

[Junert]

The heart should be filled with love but it's almost always full with pain, no space for a little love. True words you've written.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Junert

[Leslie Philibert]

Like this, especially the classical fall upon that sword image in the last lines, and the way
this starts with questions - a good job done here..

[John Alexander McFadyen]

So many thank yous dear Leslie!