Amongst the Living

Amongst the Living

A Poem by Another Mayfly

I walk among 
This vibrant world,
I breath and yearn. 
I have a heart
That beats, forlorn.
And yet I do not live.

I wish and dream,
love and care,
Win and Lose.
I have a brain 
That contemplates.
And yet I do not live.

I shall never walk among you,
I shall never feel the warmth.
I won't be a Hero,
I wont be much at all.
And Yet I live,
And breath,
And think,

But is that life?
Is that truly living?

Or do I just exist?
Among a world that does not speak,
Another One among the masses.

If that is life,
To live to die,
It seems a rather sad affair.

© 2015 Another Mayfly


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I like the old wisdom. Our legacy of love, kindness and concern will be left if we lived a good life. We are teachers and we were taught. Life can be worthwhile.
"If that is life,
To live to die,
It seems a rather sad affair."
Today I sat at the park with three grand-boys. I felt the present of my Grandparent love. We receive what we gave. Thank you for the excellent poetry. We decide the life journey. Good or bad.
Coyote

Posted 8 Years Ago


Another Mayfly

8 Years Ago

Thank you very much.
I like your notion of receiving what we give.
Coyote Poetry

8 Years Ago

I do believe in karma and you are welcome.
Finding life is the most difficult thing on earth......even finding love is easier.....because many have lovers, but they are still not truly "living".

Thank you for this delightful piece!! :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


I have a question: what is it that you are walking among in the first line?
Defining life and the balance required to walk the fine line between identity and reality, thought provoking and a little haunting as I consider my own imbalance. Nicely done, this will linger in my mind for a while which is a testament to your writing talent :~)

Posted 8 Years Ago


Another Mayfly

8 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your kind words!
I suppose its walking among everything; life, people,.. read more

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Another Mayfly
Another Mayfly

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