Whatever the meaning of life is,
I will never know.
Whatever the reason I abide alone,
I may never understand.
Whatever the cause of pain and strife,
I can't always understand why.
So I bow my head in submission...
Whatever.

Time
something everyone has;
yet from me, it hides.
It's definitely not on my side.

Desire
means to long for immensely.
However great my desire to write,
time made its reach far out of sight.

Determination
to do what I thought I couldn't do,
led me to pick up and to scribe;
Commanding time to become an ally

If Not Now... When?
was the question I asked myself.
Since I had no valid excuse
the solution came revealing the truth.

Create
time and space to achieve
my determination and desire
of crafting poetry that inspires.

Leaving a legacy that will surely last.

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I entered the garden burdened with care;
The fragrant aroma of lilies permeated the air.
I stopped to enjoy the roses in bloom;
Sad memories of death vanished with their companion, gloom.

I continued my pleasant stroll,
Viewing sunflowers gleaming as gold.
I paused to enjoy the delicate dandelions.
Despairs diminish, new hopes appear on life's horizon.

I exited the garden feeling relieved;
Knowing that tragic times will not always be.
I rested on a nearby bench;
No longer regarding life's previous stench.

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The golden rays caress my face
A new day dawns, dispelling night's gray
The morning smiles and welcomes me
I peacefully whisper, "Serenity."

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Discovering love
Achieving hopes, goals, and dreams
Having no regrets

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Igniting question
For seekers of life's meaning
Who search for reasons

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A bond so sweet, strong...
Chains, confines men, in its walls
Prisons do the same

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