Life

Life

A Poem by D. Mansfield

One day your memorizing nursery rhymes,
The next, your throwing the switch.
Life goes by, like a baseball pitched,
Ending with a "smack" in the web of the catchers mit.

© 2024 D. Mansfield


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You have captured the brevity of life so finely in this metaphorical gem, D... Excellent depiction and word choice. Thought provoking and insightful! Thank you for sharing, dear poet...

Posted 4 Months Ago


D. Mansfield

4 Months Ago

Thank you so much for reading and your very generous words.
Marie

4 Months Ago

Most welcome always, D...
No truer words said. A nice little piece of brevity here. Time goes by in a flash.

Posted 4 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

D. Mansfield

4 Months Ago

Chris thank you so much for reading
Chris Shaw

4 Months Ago

You are welcome:)
I relate too much to this poem. A lot of life was over in a whack and a whoosh.

Posted 4 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

D. Mansfield

4 Months Ago

Thank you I appreciate you reading it


Now aint that just the truth eh' .. Neville

Posted 4 Months Ago


D. Mansfield

4 Months Ago

Thank you. I appreciate you reading it

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