What If:

Just thinking ...

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?

Reviews

[Beren]

That's what the whole concept is talking about, but it still reminded me that "there is no other universe, there may not be tomorrow, so if you want to do something, do it now." Lately, I have been hearing this phrase a lot in my peers: "Maybe we are together in another universe, I am living this life in another universe", you may never reach that universe, but even the thought that they are happy in another alternative order is enough to comfort people.
"Maybe I'm happier somewhere else" is a strange consolation, it's like not being able to make money yourself in this world and being happy but starving by saying "but atleast they make money".

What if there is no tomorrow? What if we really don't have another chance and this is our only life, I think that's why people have the belief in the afterlife. Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about religions, but I think at some point people needed another life to experience consequences that they couldn't fit into this one.The phrase I hear the most from people who believe in the afterlife is: "We will meet in the afterlife and we will talk about it then" I don't know if people say this to escape from something or if they are really waiting to die for this confrontation. But hope is hope, right?

Faith is a wonderful thing, not everyone can have everything at the same time. The belief that there are other universes and other lives gives us this chance.

Thank you sir if you read it, your poem made me think deeply. It is very well written and makes people think, isn't it the most beautiful place a work of art can reach?

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Carl.
"to a single scenario.
No rehearsals
only one take
no do-over"
There are no do-over. Life teaches us to walk softly. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[carl]

Thank you< Coyote, great compliment to know you enjoyed it . carl

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem and you are welcome Carl.

[John the Baptist]

If there's no what if, we'd better come up with the answer to so what?

[carl]

yes, agreed, or at least what now. - carl

[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feele..]

Imagine that! Really enjoyed reading

[carl]

thanks for the read and review - carl

[Stella Armour]

Brain dead comes to mind :(

[carl]

Yikes, but yeah, maybe a little bit -carl

[Dylan Macadham]

Don't say it Carl! :) There's gotta be a What if! If not, What's the point?
Oh, oh ... What if there is no point! ... Damnit, I get it! Good write!😎

[carl]

Thanks, Dylan, appreciate the read and review. I firmly believe there is a point and also I have a firm disbelief in what if. Not sure if is allowed - as in not sure if a point and no what if are mutually exclusive. in any event, be well and thanks - carl

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful and poignant. Great work Carl.

[Lorry]

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! 😃

[carl]

thanks for the read, review and extensive thoughtful response much appreciated- carl

[redd Brick Keshner]

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

[carl]

hadn't considered the application but yes specific would be the need - carl