the recurring question

the recurring question

A Poem by KWP

a deep ache clutches 

grabbing from the darkness

shows no remorse as I 

question 

this beast called life


the latest wave 

in this flow of here and now 

whips the breath straight from my lungs 

pummels me into the sand 


gulping the salty liquid


I am resolute 

purpose is naught 


fade to none -

none of it matters


after all 

this life 

is only a game I choose to play 

tussling with the beast

day by sodden day


spin my dice 

oh rapturous one

show me if my fate 

is pre-determined


i’ll pour myself another drink

© 2019 KWP


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You have a way of saying things that give me the impression you are a person of deep thought... and I dig that.


Posted 4 Years Ago


I'd tell you what it's about, life I mean, but honestly you seem to have a good handle. And remember it may be a beast, but it's better than nothing. Take a shot for me

Posted 5 Years Ago


I enjoyed the poem my friend.
"spin my dice
oh rapturous one
show me if my fate
is pre-determined
i’ll pour myself another drink"
The above lines. I do like and thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 5 Years Ago


Game not came....darn fat fingers.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Help I'm drowning!!! Drowning in my thoughts again. I get the helpless feeling and loss of control. Have another drink and the game goes on. Is life just a drinking came? I'm in.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Thought provoking write, and very relatable on multiple dimensions.

The answer is always ours to decide. We know in our hearts what will give us fulfillment. That takes action, and so we go out and do what will bring us fulfillment-- and that is the answer to "the recurring question."

Posted 5 Years Ago


well not much more we can do,just exist in our everyday lives,or rituals

Posted 5 Years Ago


often ponder this question myself...are we just put into a slot in life...and go where we are predetermined to go?
how much free will do we really have and how much does it matter...might our decisions know matter what they are still end us up in the same place, anyway?
Hate to think none of it matters...but sometimes i , too, wonder...
j.

Posted 5 Years Ago


how we dis-spirit ourselves in the doldrums eh!? ;) very rocky waves to ride high then low ... glory in the one and suffer the other ... comes a time when our very self can level out ... then take a shot for fun .. not solution ;))))))))))))))) emotive and real expression K ... i feel you!
E.

Posted 5 Years Ago



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Sydney, NSW, Australia



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