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I have wondered on life's purpose 

through blinding sun in bad weather

Thought upon gods great mysteries

me, myself, yes we, together

 

Hope and Love have took turns in life

each led me up every hill

Hope gave me the strength to live

Love kept me warm in winters chill

 

I am fortunate as a man

to have come to this place so far

To weather life's uncounted storms

and sail through with nary a scar

 

Sometimes I think we try to fix

what we as men think is broken

Only to find that in the end

the true needs will go unspoken

 

It matters not to me the end

nor to what ailment I succumb

Just shine a star to guide my life

help those in need to not grow numb

 

We say that what doesn't kill you

will strengthen both you and your clan

I think I'd rather be naive

than to aspire to a tougher man

 

Hopelessness "Imported from Detroit."

Why do we think we can solve the worlds problems?

We need to solve our own.

Author's Note

We should all open our eyes to the truths of life. Just a thought Americans make up about 1/23rd of the worlds population. So we are 1 out of 23 people in the planet. Yet we have 1/5th in other words 1out of five people in jail around the world are jailed here. We incarcerate 5 times more people than any other industrialized nation. It should not be a crime to be poor. Though it is our shame as a nation.

Reviews

[Magdelena]

Oh Tate, now come on! This was marvelous.. The words, music, darn man! There wasn't a thing I didin't love about this piece.. By far you are the one thing that makes me feel your words like liquid velvet that runs across my thoughts. You, my dear, dear, friend, are a natural born writer. it is in your very essence, in your blood!

Hugs,
Maggie xx

[Jeff]

It matters not to me the end

nor to what ailment I succumb

Just shine a star to guide my life

help those in need to not grow numb

I love this stanza! The whole poem is the truth but that one particularly stood out to me.

[Ladysue]

I love this music....and this piece is magnificent...uplifting and it flowed impeccably...wonderfully done...

[HopelesslyDevoted]

this is very strong powerful and overwhelming with truth. i really enjoyed reading this

[Heather D]

This is wonderful! Made me think about what really matters in life! Very well said and perfectly worded. Great write!! I loved it.

[Tommy]

" I Am Just a Country Bumpkin Fresh As Frost Out On The Pumpkin." For my eyes are always open, but it is in my nature to question and reason within. Love is in my heart and God graced this unto me, so I could go out in a world naive to its being, and survive all its harshness, by blessings received. Warmth's grasp is upon my soul knowing I am not alone, but He truly understands, giving me comforts when tears rain down in a storm and my essence of ocean is raging against myself. He has informed me that all storms once they have run their course will pass; leading me to see more of those sunny days.

My eyes are open to your words.
Thank you!
RLG,
Tommy

[Coyote Poetry]

"To weather life's uncounted storms
and sail through with nary a scar"
Years of life have taught me to say less and not complain if all possible. I have four children. I'm their safe haven like my dear Grandparent were to me. We can look for the negative or offer a hand of love and kindness.
"Just shine a star to guide my life
help those in need to not grow numb"
A outstanding poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[SarahCortland]

This was amazing i loved it. And i love the music :) Great poem

[Cherrie Palmer]

this is encouraging, uplifting and very well written, I enjoyed it very much

[Deviant Works]

"It matters not to me in the end
nor to what ailment I succumb
Just shine a star to guide my life
help those in need to not grow numb"

What a beautiful, lovely piece, Tate. I strive to see the truth in life each and every day. Please keep sharing, "help those in need to not grow numb". And once again a perfect song for this poem. Simply excellent.

[Charles]

Up to your usual standards for meter, rhyme, theme. Good work, Line three, I think gods needs an apostrophe. Glad to see 'nary' in a poem. :-)