Burning Questions



Life's burning questions we rarely reach,
How many listen to what others preach?
Who places babies into a mothers womb?
Who decides when we rest in a tomb?
Why do trees live longer that man?
What's the purpose of the Master Plan?
Is there life way out in space?
Why the difference in colour and race?
In the end it doesn't matter much,
There's no answer that we can touch,
Often we speculate and search the skies,
Yet remain ignorant with is no surprise.
Birth death and health we all suffer these,
All are universal it's what one sees,
Money can't buy or affect either one,
We've no control no matter what's done.
Kings and Queens the lowliest of all,
Each is levelled yes we heed the call,
When it's time to appear or fade,
We have choices but others are made.
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Submitted by RowAroundTheMoon on October 15, 2013

Modified on March 05, 2023

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stan brierly

I have been writing poems for forty years and written about all sorts of things. Somehow I get creating streaks and can write up to 4 or 5 poems at once of varying subjects. I find it is a good way to record events of the day and bring history to life.The mental aspect is a balance against keeping fit,work and life in general. more…

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