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Life.
May 26, 2013
It is not darkness,
For it does brighten.
It is not an endless flame,
For it does weaken.
It is
What you make of it.
No one else
May control it.
It can be a rose
Blossoming in the springtime,
Or a cloud
To cast away the light.
It is a path that you choose,
But you must not stray.
For without direction,
Why do we live?
© Molly H., Lynden, WA
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BlackbeltJames GOLD said...
on Sep. 15 2013 at 7:10 am
You carry the meaning in the poem very well, as someone already said it was inspirational; it encourages and gives faith, as well as people the belief of control over their lives. Your description was very good, simple to understand and it was quick to give the poem meaning. Well Done :)
MissExploration BRONZE said...
on Sep. 10 2013 at 1:04 am
Great poem. Short and sweet, with so much meaning inside of it.
LaChouette GOLD said...
on Sep. 9 2013 at 7:56 pm
*The way not 'they' way. Sorry!
LaChouette GOLD said...
on Sep. 9 2013 at 7:55 pm
They way you crafted this poem makes the message you're conveying more inspirational. I think my favorite may be the opening lines. They really set off the rest of the poem in a great way. Nice Job!
CrazySissi GOLD said...
on Sep. 1 2013 at 1:16 pm
I enjoyed this poem. It had good rhythm and pace.
TheCapturedBat GOLD said...
on Aug. 30 2013 at 2:50 pm
Lovely poem, but I can't say that I share your optimism.
TheMaskedPoet SILVER said...
on Aug. 29 2013 at 11:19 pm
All I can say is "WOW". This poem is amazing and my favorite of yours (out of what I've read).
Centaurion said...
on Jun. 17 2013 at 9:10 am
Well written poetry. I enjoy the point the author of the poem tries to stress and would encourage him to continue writing poems because that is in his/her own way thier "path" as mentioned
