Life

Life

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(1) From the darkest of beginnings;

(3) given the greatest gift, straight out of the womb.

(2) To the brightest of endings;

(4) until we're relieved of duty, in our personalized tomb.

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(1) 'Boy' or 'Girl' it does not matter;

(3) to provide, and take up the role of maker: Father.

(2) For life is the host and we give off its chatter;

(4) to support, and take up the role of creator: Mother.

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(1) Through both the 'Good' and the 'Bad';

(3) some may make you happy, some may make you mad.

(2) There is a plethora of lessons to be had;

(4) others may give you hope, others may make you sad.

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(1) But the thing that you must never forget;

(3) so please, never be afraid to expand your horizons afar.

(2) Is that life is a journey one must never regret;

(4) cause in this one time only cycle, anyone can be a star.

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I decided to try something new with this poem. You read the bold in each stanza first, and then the regular text after. I'll mark it anyway for no confusion. [Read (1) first, (2) second, and so on.]

Feedback would be lovely, just tell me what you loved about it, and or, what you didn't like about it, or what could use more work. Thank you for your time and attention! Oh, and of course thanks for reading!

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/comments/9sv10t/sewn_to_reap/e8s17hg

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/comments/9swhib/retirement_blues/e8s0zaq

Edit: links haha.