Life's meaning

On a punch clock that has no checkout time

On a pay phone that won't take my dime

Accelerator stuck to the floor and no brakes

Dependent on luck's give and takes

On the back of Mercury I fly with no wings

And wait to see what fortune brings

I'll soon be given a sheet of grass

Into which this mortal form will pass

To rise again, at the break of day

Becoming food for some, that will then be prey

Charon on the river styx rows, but I give no token

As the circle of life goes unbroken

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The pay phone is an apt analogy for life. Once they were seen in many places, but I can't recall the last time I saw one. It became a victim of the great incinerator called change. Cell phones will eventually go the same way. Everything on the material level will do likewise. To find life's true meaning one must look beyond the physical.

[Soren]

Thank you John for your perceptive view. Your comments are most appreciated

[Coyote Poetry]

Deep journey in the words my friend. Life is always changing and sometimes. We must stop the world. I liked the flow of thoughts and I wanted to know more. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Soren]

Thank you Coyote for your review and most kind words

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome Soren.

[Robert Haigh]

An inventive and thought-provoking poem. Life can be like a treadmill sometimes, but there are good things for each of us to savour, if we take the time to notice. I enjoyed this reflective read!

[Soren]

Thank you so much Robert for your review and encouraging remarks, they are most welcome.

[Chris Shaw]

A reminder that nothing lasts forever. All things living, eventually pass. We come into this world with nothing and likewise we exit with nothing. Maybe we leave a little love behind. Enjoyed the read. Thank you.

Chris

[Soren]

Thank you Chris for your review and encouraging words the are always most welcome

[Red Raven]

'...given a sheet of grass

Into which this mortal form will pass'
- deep prancing moment of circle of life. Enjoyed reading.

[Soren]

Thank you Red Raven for your review and kind comment