Note to Life

When small calamities occur.

Dear Life,
The strife, is near overwhelming
I fear, the inevitable is impending
Every second, of every moment
Sends me off broken and defending.

P.S. I’m only as strong as I guess
But if I knew, then I wouldn’t stress
And also, there are way too many tests
Be gentle, for I am too young to rest.

Reviews

[Mark]

"Every second of every moment/ Sends me off, broken and defending"
An interesting point of view. Eventually you will discover that it is not Life which breaks you, as much as it is your reactions to individual events. One you come to accept each day, and each moment within each day as a part of the grand plan, there will, I promise, be MUCH less Stress!

[Emily B]

you are young and there are miles to go

I like your style

[Jasmine]

I know this feeling...the build up of day-to-day stress turns into a tidal wave and you feel powerless and fragile... I hope one day I will learn to take it in my stride.
interesting poem...good idea.

[boyinblue]

This was a topic and mood I think every person who someday detaches from family will be able to relate to. Wonderfully short and truthful, this is a really good piece.

[Allison]

A take on poetry about life that I have not seen before...and I like it! I love the letter form, and how you extended the length with the 'P.S.'

Your thyming scheme was great, and the poem itself I love.
"Be gentle, for I am too young to rest." Beautiful, delicate line.

-Pokie

[Kaymara]

I really love this. Very relatable. Good work!

[Bubo]

Yes...........no rest..........even though some days we would gladly lie down and ask to be somewhere else........great rhyming, and life is one test after another, it is why we acquire wisdom.