The Terminal Beginning

The Terminal Beginning

A Poem by Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks

The initial ending

concluded the birth

of the terminal beginning.

 

But what is it worth?

Is there something we're winning?

Or why on this Earth

are we all still surviving?

© 2009 Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks


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Quite a nihilistic piece -- and I mean that in a good way. There is that theory that as soon as we are born we begin to die. I've often wondered whether or not there is anything on this planet of true intrinsic value or if we're all simply biding time. This was a very thought provoking piece wrapped into a tiny package. Well done.

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This has a nice classical Greek feeling to it, quotes from an unknown man from Athens, telling his tale and giving practical words to live by

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Quite a nihilistic piece -- and I mean that in a good way. There is that theory that as soon as we are born we begin to die. I've often wondered whether or not there is anything on this planet of true intrinsic value or if we're all simply biding time. This was a very thought provoking piece wrapped into a tiny package. Well done.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks
Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks

Fort Wayne, IN



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I have been writing since I knew how. Before that I would just draw pictures to tell a story. My true passion is poetic lyrics. That is mostly what I am inspired to write. I have been dabbling in othe.. more..

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