Life Beats

I have seen a thousand deaths

               with my eyes

lived a million years

 in my mind

been wounded in battle

             never to surrender

beaten, torn, abused and misused

all in the name of love

stepped in giant potholes,

    lost my way 

 Hung from cliff's edge

visited insanity,

 knocked at oblivion's door,

 dined with denial

crushed the poppies,

                lived in sin & made my bed,

 slept in it too

    What stands firm and out shines,

             sheds magnificent light

            above all others

             

I've created life

                    and watched it grow

Reviews

[Deuces]

Well, you know I can relate :) This is my type of piece. The pain of life also makes its beauty. You express that perfectly in this poem.

I've created life and watched it grow. Now that's deep... actually makes me think that no matter what I did, good or bad... I still had a hand in making things happen. Tight.

[Frieda P]

Bravo you too Cyntax, thanks for your kind words...much appreciated.

[Holly Mason]

beautiful strong piece of writing...love how you remind that we have made our own beds..so pretty
thank you for sharing

[Frieda P]

Thanks for reading Holly, at least I didn't make you cry this time!

[Rogue]

This is a strong piece. The structure and wording are perfect. The feeling of conviction that comes across.. This is who I have been and who I am, like it or not! I will be accepted as no less!

Wonderful work, Frieda!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Rougue, your words are beautiful.

[Jack...]

You know, you said I could take any subject and make it beautiful, Dear Frieda, I do not even come close to you. Another wonderful poem.

[Frieda P]

Always humbled by your words Jack, thanks so much...

[Blue Lotus]

Such a heart warming poem!

been wounded in battle
never to surrender
beaten, torn, abused and misused
all in the name of love

What stands firm and out shines,
sheds magnificent light

I've created life
and watched it grow

Some of my favourite lines
What else have I then to add...
... molded words of perfection! come to mind
Great write

[Frieda P]

Woo Hanah, thanks for this great review.

[Blue Lotus]

;)

[Ken Simm.]

You could have that on your tombstone, (long may it be delayed). Wonderful write.

[Frieda P]

Hmmm that's a thought Ken, but I won't be having one...thanks for your review.

[DIVYA]

You have really lived!

Run the race, fought the big fight and kept the faith!

Awesome write again Frieda!

[Frieda P]

That's what we do, right sister? ;-) x