Xenomorphic

Xenomorphic

A Poem by James Paulin
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Control

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if I so choose, I have free will

to ponder heaven or just be still

control belongs within my hands

except those things called lifes' demands

as in time of war, to die or kill

 

I’ll have my way, at least until

death comes despite state and pill

standing firm on changing sands

 

prayer and sin, so soft, so shrill

two voices souls by deeds distill

I hear them as I take my stands

love leads to any promised lands

a golden rule one must fulfill

if I so choose

 

 

© 2011 James Paulin


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this is a stunning piece you've written!

Posted 13 Years Ago


Yes...it really is just beautiful!! ...congrats on your well deserved award for this captivating piece of writing.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

An insightful write full of truth about life.
It's hard to keep control of it all, sometimes.
Blessings

Posted 14 Years Ago


I enjoyed this write here. This is very well written.
Wonderful rhyme scheme and flow.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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Nice rhythm here. I enjoyed the story in this poem, very clear. I like the repetition of "If I so choose." It ties the verses together in the end.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Great fluidity on this one. I love the free-will vs obligation. This reads amazingly but has a powerful force behind it, great job.

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

a nice poem, yes life is about choices, we are - our choices.

I fear a prayer never helped, in the case of accident is religion is the safest.

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

So this is your entry eh? I thought it was very well put together and a great depiction of the word xenomorphic! That'll be a tough one to be my friend! Good flow and may I take the time to also thank you for the review of my poem!

This review was written for a previous version of this writing

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.


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After 38 years of working as an automotive design sculptor, I retired and have been doing a bit of fishing and writing poems. I've gotten better at both and had some recognition. Most of my poems are .. more..

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