From Beginning to End

the more I think about it, the more I think I'm write....

From Beginning to End

 

 

From the moment of that

First inhalation until the

Very last gasp

.

Life is one long adventure

A series of splendid moments

Consisting of opportunities

.

Choices and risks

Each firmly held together by

A single heart beating

.

An electrical spark and a

Series of back on back breaths

A few silly mistakes and lots of love

.

 

Author's Note

dont be gentle .....

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

he he... well some of those lives rack up more than a few silly mistakes:) I used the word slapdash in a poem a couple of times now. To me it is an expression of that very moment of the first inhalation... slap... boom off to the races kid.... I don't know if anyone notices this reference as of yet but the contrast of the intended meaning of the expression "haphazard" plays well into the two line expression. You said don't be gentle... but I can see little in this to be critical of. I might add that yes in between the bookends of life lots of beauty/opportunity is available but the key is the ability to see it, some of us lack the vision to grasp these moments for myriad reasons. I like this sketch Nev I always like your sketches

[Neville]

Thanking you my dear friend Robert for the very kind consideration of these words.. it is encouraging to see that I am not alone in my way of thinking... well not always any road....... N :)

[barleygirl]

I'm loving reading the poems in your newly-published book TURQUOISE AND SHADES OF BLUE . . .
I love this poem too! It feels like common sense, but many cannot let go of fear or worry or self-castigation. We are all bumbling along thru life, making mistakes & correcting our vision as well as our course! Love this encouraging credo stated in a humble way (((SNUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

Bless you and true my luverly friend, another much appreciated visit and a most welcome plug for the book too.. Cheers Margie (GLUGs) fondly N :)

[Beccy]

Cradle to grave in 12 lines, brilliantly and succinctly sketched.

Lots and lots of love; yes, may that part of who we are endure forever.

Beccy.

[Neville]

Bless you my friend... and true.. Neville

[Fay Slimm]

Re-read this little beauty Nev and have to agree that "life is one long adventure" - - if we see it that way - and as thanks for helping me see that again here's huggles .............. from Fay

[Neville]

thanking you so much Fay... always appreciated and true... N :)

[Pryde Foltz]

I like very much your take on life. Well done:)

[Neville]

I like very much that you like very much etc etc... N :)

[Chris Shaw]

All part of life's rich tapestry.. We all have choices, we all take risks and we all make mistakes. Life is like a beautiful patchwork quilt, each patch representing a moment. Joined together with much love. I like your thoughts here Neville.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and i think the mistakes make it perfectly imperfect.
and if we do make choices to take risks...life has been worth it, no matter when or where it ends.
j.

[Neville]

I could not have put it better myself, thank you kindly jacob.

N.

[Lorry]

Mel Brooks took a whole movie to cover part one, but you managed the history of the world in so few words. I am impressed Sir 😀

[Neville]

thanks a bundle L....... praise indeed... am truly grateful to you... N

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

Very well done and clever, I enjoyed this

[Neville]

thank you and truly...

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

not a problem....

[Fay Slimm]

A perfectly positive feel to this reflection on life as we know it - - first breath is important and of course last one is expelled but oh - in between we can revel in choices , dance with love's moments and yield to adventures galore -- this has to be one of my favourite reads from your store Nev and thank you kindly for sharing. ......................... p.s. can find nothing here to be ungentle with Nev. ............... Fay

[Neville]

you are most kind Fay and of course much appreciated too.... N