The Conundrum of Life

Sometimes we need to appreciate the little things.

                              The Conundrum of Life                    
Is'nt it ironic,
Don't you think?
The way people tend to know,
The exact solution to your problems,
While their life is in ruins at their feet,
Apparently they can solve your dilemma,
While their's need not be addressed.

 

Don't you think it's puzzling?
How someone is your friend,
Until the very second that you need them,
When they too cast condemning glances,
In your direction without giving you a hearing?
Eager to belong ,
They willingly stab you in the back,

 

Is'nt it astounding?
How lonely you can be,
In a crowd of those that love you
But who never notice the tears.
Storming down your face,
Closing their eyes, ignorance is bliss
Well they must indeed be ecstatic,

 

But is'nt it redeeming to see a baby's smile?
His laughter the sweetest music,
That no musician can compose,
His presence a rare treasure,
Harboured in your arms,
His existence a wonderous thing to behold,
In a world where innocence is a needle in a haystack..

Reviews

[Nusquam Esse]

I particularly liked the first stanza, mostly because it is the one I most relate to. The people who look down on others for failing to keep their lives under control are often even greater offenders. Umm, you may also want to check over this for the typo of 'Isn't' instead of 'Is'nt', since it is consistently done, I dunno if it was on purpose or not.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you I do have to fix that ,I always put my apostrophe in the wrong place lol

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this also reminds me of the song by Alanis Morrisette..."isn't it ironic?"

the world is so full of ironies...

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you jacob life is full of ironies:)

[Joiedevivre]

indeed, how much it is so, when a baby or a pet remind us of all we miss in adults, as they often disappoint and betray. It's a tough world. Nice write.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you dear friend:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so much truth in this poem...questions i have often pondered...

love the innocence of children..it is so refreshing...they don't lie, they don't play games...they just need us and love us...

beautiful poem..

jacob

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you jacob your words mean a lot:)

[Baby Ricochet]

People are some f**ked up creatures. That's for sure. Babies are good medicine.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Damn right they are,babies are the very best of us all.Thank you for your honest words:)

[SAYED THANGAL]

It's a fact that children always innocent and very near to God, their face reflect what's in their mind. But an elderly man , his life, made him away from God, he may smile, friendly but can't reflect the innocence .
the poem is touching
sayed

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you sayed your words are very wise and appreciated:)

[wordman]

well this is a great picture of life and all its critics but it is very true I am probally the worlds worst

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you for your kind words:)

[Daniel Sala]

You've surpassed yourself with this one Vidya, hard to do already given your other work. This has been a thoroughly pleasant and feeling-ful poem to read and enjoy. It really brings out your ability and talent to see us in depth, analytically, but always with love and gentle wisdom. Beautiful from beginning to end. A really great poem. I would go on with the well-deserved praise, but less is more. Excellent, encore!

[Vidya Bacchus]

As always daniel your words mean a lot:)

[A]

I agree! It is ironic. And consistent too I would say. I love your writing.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you very much anabela I love your writing too:)

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful poem with poignant questions. I like it alot and the I like the last ending line too...So much truth in it...:)...................

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you sami.Your words mean alot:)

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...Any time...:).................