For Fear Of Being Forgotten

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    For Fear Of Being Forgotten
    How many lives must one live
    Before their coal may be forged to diamond?
    If it is true we are all stars
    In the eyes of God,
    Please allow his Angels of Inspiration
    Into this humble human form,
    With the gift to exceed gilded on wings.
    Then once freed from the mundanes fettered shackles,
    I might fly high into the bardic stratosphere
    And express that which is exceptional,
    To comply toward my purpose, to be yet ever more...

    I ask this in earnest
    Knowing I am nothing but a mere man
    Whose rights, rank and stature
    Are of no consequence when I am claimed
    To die to dust and shake this human shell.

    It has been said on life's trek we must climb
    To the highest pinnacle of our endeavors.
    My only desire toward this course
    Is in word, to place my flag,
    High atop the mountain of my plebeian post.
    Only by drawing from all generations prior
    And thus imparting to all generations forward
    I pray that I might accomplish
    That which leaves mark.
    To thus etch my name in stone,
    And state with a profound voice
    'I once lived.'
    For fear of being forgotten.

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    knight4696 commented on For Fear Of Being Forgotten

    09-19-2009

    This is a very powerful poem with a strong sense of purpose. A very inspirational piece. Another Great Job, Swift!!
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    knight4696

    09/19/2009

    I fear my comments may be repetitive - But there are only so many ways to state the obvious - You definately have a remarkable gift and your poems are such a joy to read. Keep on writing swift - you got me hooked. Thanks again for sharing. Ken

    swiftbird2C

    09/19/2009

    You are most gracious with your compliments. It is good to know my work is having its intended effect upon its readers. Thanks again.

    Poetry is either something that lives like fire inside you or else it is nothing, an empty formalized bore around which pedants can endlessly drone their notes and explanations.

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