The Nature of Life.

"Remarks are not literature." -Gertrude Stein

I've been in this place since my creation
Seen the anger of many
Viewed the peace between few
Through feuds, and rallies, and protests
I am simply that statue next door.

I am crumbling away
Just like my neighbor and more
Both young and old, I can feel their age.
The disdain, the exuberance, and the distraught
I am simply the sidewalk next door.
                        
I am called solid by those who aren't
A sense of strength and absolute willing
Some shelter for those with no home
And for those who roots who are there at home.
I am simply the tree next door.

Back and forth, like the wars of ancient Mother Earth
Calm and serene, like the roll of a baby's first breath
The juncture between nations
And the barrier of all
I am simply the ocean next door

I learn to watch and I learn to wait
Learning about the virtues and sins of the world
Knowing right from wrong, and the calling I was made for
Rather it be sitting in the shadows, or standing as the first person in the crowd.
Me? I am simply the girl next door.

Author's Note

o-o It's a bit off in my opinion, and this was about a year+ old and I did some serious tweaking to it . Meaning I also found this in my documents and decided to upload it. I would like some serious reviews and critiquing on this work. I want to continue improving and moving up. x)

Reviews

[Azariek]

Wow. The seriousness and honesty gave me a whole new view on things I see every day--a statue, a sidewalk, a tree, and the ocean. :3 good work.