Thursday, May 23, 2013

Truth about life


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Life is a journey
That is the truth
Feels like a tourney
But no one can lose

Life is an illusion
That is the truth
A temporary vision
Like passing youth

Life is a lesson
That is the truth
Each soul's mission
A path to smooth

Life is a moment 
In time and space
A way we have chosen
And blessed by His grace

~x~


Written for:  Verse First - The Wild Truth
Linking to:   Poetry Pantry #151   dVerse Open Link Night 98


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59 comments:

  1. Life is such a complicate thing!The more we try to understand it the more it surprises us :) lovely poem.

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    1. Thanks Sulekha - so true, life is full of amazing surprises.

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  2. Indeed life is a puzzle filled with so many surprises :) Nice poem

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    1. Thanks Kajal. It sure is, but the fun is in solving the puzzle or the journey to solving it.

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  3. Life is definitely all of these, Suzy.

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  4. This poem leaves me feeling that truth cannot really be held at all, it is a journey, illusion, lesson, moment, don't squander it.

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    1. Thanks Bon. That's exactly what I was trying to say.

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  5. I love how you describe the many facets of life in this poem. Wonderful job!

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  6. The second stanza really stood out to me!

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    1. Thanks Robyn. That comes from the Hindu philosophy that everything we know is actually maya or illusion.

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  7. I simply love this, Suzy! So simple, yet it expresses so perfectly what life is all about.
    Love and blessings!

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    1. Thanks Martha. Life is supposed to be simple, we just complicate it unnecessarily. Tried to bring that out too by keeping it simple. Blessings and love to you too my lovely friend.

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  8. I love your imagery and metaphors. Nicely done. Great follow up to each stanza's first line.

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  9. I like that life is a journey ~ Nice to meet you ~

    Grace

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    1. Thanks Grace. When I think of life as a journey, it becomes exciting.

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  10. A basket of truths to live, so true!

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  11. So True, life is an endless journey , where souls travel from one universe to another..

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    1. Thanks Vandana, I like the idea of travelling from one universe to another :)

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  12. Life holds many truths, especially for those who are seeking it. The simplicity here is what makes the poem work, giving it clarity and thoughtfulness.

    Elizabeth

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    1. Thanks Elizabeth. Yes so true that life holds many truths. Each soul seeks its own truth and hence carves its own path.

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  13. so beautiful, and yes, true.

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  14. An excellent, mystical take on life.

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  15. Nice to see you again Sunday morning here at Poets United! Life is a lesson indeed....one long lesson. Smiles.

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    1. Thanks Mary for coming back again - much appreciated.

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  16. we do have much choice in how we spend that life...life is a blessing...but passes far too fast if we are not watching...

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    1. Yes we do Brian and our choices shape our path / journey.

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  17. Wonderful ways of describing this journey--and like someone above said--it feels like the truth oof it is to be experienced --not held--

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    1. Thanks Audrey. It's life itself that reveals our truths.

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  18. Simple, lovely and effective. Really good work. :)

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  19. life certainly is, isn't it? go gracefully with it.

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    1. I love the way you describe life's journey as gracefully. Thanks Andrea.

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  20. " . . . Life is a moment. ." I like that best. It's no more complicated than that. Is it?

    You've written a joyful reminder. It would be well for us to dwell on it.

    Cheers!

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  21. What a wonderful reflective piece!

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    1. Thanks Razzamadazzle. Glad you liked it.

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  22. Yes, we are very blessed by God's grace. That is so true!

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    1. Thanks, and that brings me great comfort.

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  23. I really love this poem! Great ending to it :) Thanks for sharing :D

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  24. One of the best poems on Life, I would say:)

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    1. Thanks Gayu. Your comment is greatly appreciated.

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