Living Is...

by Timothy Bledsoe   Jun 5, 2005


People say that I look at the world
Through rose colored glasses
That I see only pleasantry
Even as pain passes

Pain is a part of my life
But I choose to live
It’s a lot more than just surviving
What this world has to give

Living is so much more
Than just being alive
It’s a willingness to want
A wanting to strive

Hiding from the world
May not hurt so much
But hiding from the pain
Is like leaning on a crutch

To give everything your all
Is what living means to me
To live deeply, love passionately
To strive to be free

Pain is a part of life
But so is happiness
Living only for the pain
Is a life of emptiness

Never forget the pain
But never forsake pleasure
Live your life with joy
For it is something to treasure

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  • 18 years ago

    by Torn

    I absolutely loved that...didn't think a poem could do anything to me..but this one has...you've changed my way of thinking at least for right now..so thanks x x x
    PS: you're an awesome writer..

  • 18 years ago

    by ♥•oOo Nikki oOo•♥©

    Cool Imagery, I Loved The Way You Used Your Words, Fluid Flow, Gracefuly Put, Spoke Alot Of Truth 5/5 xoxo-Nikki-xoxo

  • 18 years ago

    by mistressxsork

    Aw, that was good. I agree with you whole heartly, live life to the fullest, or else you wont have another chance to try what you passed along. Good job Chap!

    -Jennifer.

  • 18 years ago

    by ASPHYXIATED

    I really like this, I have read alot of sad poems but this is great it shows theres a point to live and your making that clear lol :D

    I loved the flow :D

  • 18 years ago

    by Mandy Lou

    I really like this one! Quite inspirational! Great Job Timothy!

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