THE BRIDGE

On a dark, dark bridge,

In the midst of night.

Two figures stood,

Fates Intertwined.

One a new Father,

Alight with Life.

The other a Widower,

Overcome by Strife.

 

“My Congratulations”

Mr. Strife dulled,

Suddenly beckoned

By the River’s slosh.

“Thanks, kind Sir”

Mr. Life returned,

Gaze transfixed,

But by his watch.

 

“Got’ta get back

To the Fam’.”

Life smiled,

Turning away.

“Just do me this,”

Pleaded Strife,

Looking up

Desp’rately.

 

“Hold them tight,

NEVER let go!!

Show your love;

Respect also.

What Life hath

Brought

Unto you.

Life hath

Power to 

Undo.”

 

Life Mulled on this,

For a second or two.

Nodded briefly,

Then he pursued.

The Hospital Path

Where the Mrs lay.

With a bundle of joy,

In the Nursery

 

Strife Alone on

Fate’s Old Bridge.

Hoping Life would

Heed his binge.

As the Deep Waters,

Called him Forth.

The Stage of Strife

Curtailed in

Froth.

 

-M.Babu-

Author's Note

Live, Laugh, Love, Respect

Reviews

[Sleeping Maiden]

Wow. I really love how you write. Very unique here. Deep and makes me think. =) The picture sets the feeling already. I like that it fits your poem. Nice advice in this piece. Life is too short. We need to cherish life as much as we can even with the bad, we need to keep moving forward and keep our head high. =D This was quite inspirational. Thank you for writing this. Simply wonderful. I love these lines the most:

"What Life hath

Brought

Unto you.

Life hath

Power to

Undo.”

[An owl on the moon]

Life and legend seem to blend.. to dance here... You teach us reality and all it's value and beauty through this brilliant conversation.

[SINDE]

Awesome and deep. Nothing less. I really enjoy the diversity and justice of your pen. NICE.

[quinfinn]

profound and prolific, with a searing and meaningful message. awesome write!

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unique in form and well executed.. a poignant message

[Zypy Kirubi]

wow! First, i really like the pic and 2nd, the poem is well written.

[Jake Staffeld]

The pic at the beggining really sets the stage for the poem. This poem tells the truth, what life gives can be taken away.

[lifesmith]

oh, the small things we like to take for granted...only there's no such thing as too small...

[Bella Egessa]

Great advice..cherish those around you.life is too short!what life hath brought unto you,life hath the power to undo-strong and powerful words.nice work

[Rossen]

A dark bridge indeed my friend you have outdone yourself,
with this work of wonder, nice nice nice!!!