What About This "Meaning Of Life"?

What is the meaning of life? I first wondered this as a child.
Over the years, so many theories, most of which were wild.
I had never been so blind before, but at last I can finally see.
That the meaning of life simply is, whatever you want it to be.

Life can consist of peace and love, or we can have brutality and war
The choice that we need to make is ours, so then let us not ignore,
That every chance we take, each mistake we make, everything that each of us do,
In the end you're able to realize and understand that, the choices lie within you.

Live your life for the moment, live it the best that you possibly can,
Take the time to help others, don’t fret to ever lend a helping hand.
Get off your feet, go easy on the drugs, avoid the hypnotic trance.
Grasp at every opportunity in sight, never hesitate to take a chance.

The thoughts that you choose to perceive are the actions that you'll conceive.
I am hopeful that this poem will relieve you of any fears you may still believe.
By no means am I any savior, but just a poet inking another piece of writing.
So here I am sharing with you a little secret of life, only hoping to enlighten.

Reviews

[Kiari Sabon]

you have given me a lot to think about

[Tate Morgan]

as a child of the hippie days i miss them

[Lourisa]

Beautifully written and the poem embrace great truths. It's almost a gentle reminder to me. Thanks for sharing.

[Annalyn Porter]

"whatever you want it to be"
I think that life has a lot of sub-meanings that are completely and totally personalized for every human and every other creature in the world. Religions I think are like fingerprints, unique to each person even when grouped together. The ultimate goal of each person's life is utterly dependant on what that person has deemed most important in regards to who they are and how they see the world. I love the concept of this poem, and once again, very strong ending lines, which makes for an overall wonderful poem. =)

[Lily Mae]

It's always about the choice.. You've shared your feelings well here and they resonate :) xx

[Cynthia]

I love this writing, the message and idea. Meaning of Life, different people have different theories, but i believe we live to succeed our dreams. I love the rhyme of this poem, and also the flow, and the poem itself is stunning, amazing! The poem is very deep, its a life lesson we must learn :)
Great Job!

[myEnigma]

This is great, I like the message and concept behind this

[emmah]

ah - inspirational - brave - fearless - profound - you wrap so many layers in your words - it feels like i'm reading a life lesson in verse - and i am - reading a life lesson in verse - so much to be learnt - life is, undoubtedly - a making of our choices and our responses to the consequences of our choices!!!! i'm glad i read this piece today - we all need some reminding some times!!!

[MiidniightSoul]

Wow. This is such a beautifully written poem. Excellent. It has a nice flow and the poem itself is powerful. Wonderful, you're really talented. Keep it up :)

[hwappy cheezit]

*faint*

I am stunned by how amazing this poem is!! The words are amazing and I just love the way it flows, the way you have it set up WOW. It's beautoful, amazingly beautiful, and WOW. I LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! SO much!! This is brilliant. You are AMAZING! :)

I wish I could rate it like INFINITY!!