What If:

What If:

A Poem by carl
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Just thinking ...

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No alternatives to consider

speculations not allowed 

it really is just a stage

and we all walk-on


to a single scenario. 

No rehearsals

only one take 

no do-over


no portal to another universe

no three wish genie

no cliffhanger

no flashback.


What if there's no what if?


© 2025 carl


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Powerful and poignant. Great work Carl.

Posted 3 Days Ago


What if has led to some big thoughts in our time here om earth and will hopefully keep doing so as we strive for answers that in a way we need to think for ourselves and not trust goggles answers.
I remember as a kid I pictured death as a big black void, until someone told me that not even darkness would exist there. That still confuses me to this day, but now I think the only thing I know for sure is that as the destination gets nearer, the questions only grow and the answers are just as sparse as they've always been.
The only thing that makes sense in my head is that death will be a bit like the end of an old arcade game, where you hope against hope that a sign saying "Level 2" appears and we all get to play another game!
Well, there's worse things to wish for! 😃

Posted 5 Days Ago


These are important thoughts for a truly specific situation! Most enjoyed 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

Posted 5 Days Ago



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I am a retired English grammar and literature teacher, married, with five grown children. I enjoy reading science fiction, fantasy, biographies, and nonfiction history and philosophy. I have a BFA in .. more..

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