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Questions

A Poem by Nicholas Antonio Young

Conceived in sin and born into a loveless world

I'm spit on, stepped on, and ignored

Yet towards those that wish me so much pain

How can I feel no hate, spite, or disdain?

Should it be easy to dismiss a soul

Even if it were as black as coal?

What compels souls to feel that hate?

Is it by choice, or simply by fate?


Am I one who understands what's true?

Or one that finds the truth hard to believe?

Is life meant to be dark and cruel?

Or is it meant to be bright and free?


Some say our nature is one of sin and spite

Then why is my nature only of love and light?

Why is there so much evil struggling to be good?

Is it really evil, or benevolence misunderstood?

Will we ever discover our true emotions?

Or will these questions be buried under the oceans?

Will I die with these questions in my head?

Or will I understand, finally, when I am dead?


Am I one who understands what's true?

Or one that finds the truth hard to believe?

Is life meant to be dark and cruel?

Or is it meant to be bright and free?


God, tell me please

What is it we're meant to believe?

© 2013 Nicholas Antonio Young


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I love this so much!! My.. how i can relate so well. I've been struggling recently to find my own place and everything i'm going through at the moment is making me break. This poem has so many messages and its straight to the truth. I question life every day about why is it so cruel... -sigh- I don't think we can ever answer these questions. They're a mystery. Only time will know...
I love how confused the person is. The conflicts clashing inside... it's such a horrible thing to be in..

I highly enjoyed this one. Very well done!!! I love it!!

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its beautiful and questioning....
thanks for sharing and giving a awesome write...^^

Posted 11 Years Ago


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I think you've achieved the significance of this piece
=]

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I know exactly what your feeling in this. Great work :)

Posted 12 Years Ago


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Sin by definition is to miss the mark. You sir have not sinned for your aim true capturing the enduring questions of the human condition.

Thank you for your write.

Posted 12 Years Ago


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Very Deep Poem ! Expressed & written well !

Posted 12 Years Ago


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Beautifully written :) This makes you think which is good. I think you penned down the belief of distorted turth and what is life suppose to consist of. Good work

Posted 12 Years Ago


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the universal curostiy we all ask ourselves.
great poem.

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this is very good(:

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i love this alot!!!!!!:D

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Added on May 6, 2012
Last Updated on August 27, 2013
Tags: Questions, Philosophy, Human Nature, Love, Hate, Good, Evil

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Nicholas Antonio Young
Nicholas Antonio Young

Nashville, TN



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My name is Nick. I'm just another person in this world filled with thoughts and ideas with the desire to express. I love to read pretty much any form of literature, but my interests in actual writing .. more..

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