a reason to live

fast piece of logic

how much time is left

to dawdle, to stay alive

to stay breathing

is there any purpose ?

sometimes we think not

but  yet

when we see the faces of youth

pretty faces of our grandchildren

no matter how far away they are

that makes  the desire to live

more important  

after all we want to find out 

what is in their next chapter...

the heck with this tattered life

theirs is just starting and there is a need for a 

most loving audience who will admire them

one hundred percent

so this is  reason not to be maudln, melancholy

to feel like the Loser in love  and in body

instead   look at the brightest side possible

the future.... a SEAT  in the audience of life

 marilyn nepp  

Author's Note

when i think of words twenty years ago and know that they are dead now... meant for someone else and i feel hopeless at times... i will wake up fast when i see the faces of the beautiful children

Reviews

[lightsong]

I'm so happy my friend that You could at least get off that state of desperation, that You have the strength in spirit to do so, no, not easy... not easy at all, some pain is just... more than pain, bless You my friend, bless You with the most magical blessings*

[marilyn 1225]

Thank you so much for your very kind kind words,,, the pain will subside, they will marry and life goes on... with good happenings to so many I wish you the very best

[lightsong]

I wish You, a real happy smile on Your sweet face :)

[marilyn 1225]

you are super sweet... lol thanks ... happy holidays to you and your loved ones.

[Samuel Dickens]

Though we may lose sight of them sometimes, there are plenty reasons for us to stick around. One of those is for the sake of our loved ones, and especially for grandchildren. I only ever met one of my grandparents and feel cheated that I never got to see the other three. May you see your smiling grand kid's faces often.

[marilyn 1225]

thank you so much for the inspiring words.. i talk to my grandson on the phone.. but they live in Conn.. too far for me to get to but once a year... i am sorry you have not seen the other three.. hope that you will though.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Marilyn.
"instead look at the brightest side possible
the future.... a SEAT in the audience of life"
The above lines are needed. Life can be a bear and we need to celebrate the good times. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[marilyn 1225]

really , my two young grandsons are a gift that transcends anything else and so glad that you liked this poem... thanks and thank you

[Coyote Poetry]

I have three grand-boys. Keep me hopeful. You are welcome Marilyn.