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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Pursued by the wise
Denied by the selfish heart
Ignored by the fool

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The colors of the rainbow appear so bright,  
After stormy weather it makes everything seem alright.
I have discovered in the years of my existence;  
We have many feelings from anger to concupiscence.
The emotions of men form the moody rainbow.
  
The first color is red denoting our passions and fears,  
Escalating, externalizing, evolving throughout the years.
The second is yellow revealing our need for joy,  
Wanting, wishing that we could have and do more.
  
Green appears symbolizing our energy and envy,  
Maneuvering, managing challenges and insecurity.
Next up, blue bringing hope and sadness,  
Satiated, sullen while navigating the madness.
  
Finally, purple revealing boldness and bruises;  
Pressing, pushing, passing through daily obstacles,  
Making life bearable when moments are detestable.
  
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Breezes blow gently,
soothing the land of heat's rage.
Times of feasting are upon us,
enjoying the fruit of our labors.
No longer the top of the year, but the bottom,
basking in the beauty of autumn.

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I gaze upon the landscape of the world:
Mountains, hills, valleys appear endlessly.
Showing the beauty of life as a pearl,
Nostalgic feelings surge relentlessly.

Disappointments vanish defiantly.
Failures lose meaning against the backdrop.
Heartache's indentation made shadowy.
Days of toils, no longer viewed as a flop.

Beholding the bounty of nature's crop,
Expectations of better times surface.
Replacing dark times which made life stop,
The rays of sunshine establish purpose;

Dispelling doubts, despairs, bringing relief,
Sweeping away years of sadness and grief.
  
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Shining bright and clear
Through the windows of the soul
Rays of happiness

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Ants carrying grains
Men laboring for wages
Spiders spinning webs

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