What if you knew it was coming
would you hang your head and cry
Would you face this storm with courage
and just smile and wave goodbye
What if you had a day , a week,
would you finally open your heart
Would you swallow your pride and anger
before this world is torn apart
What if your last memory,
was one of heartfelt pain
Would you hold your children tightly
and let your compassion flow like rain
What if you knew you would make it
but in the process you'd be alone
Would you plunge your own heart deeply
with a blade just freshly honed
What if it meant that all the hate
would burn away like dust
Would you relish this infernal cleansing
seeking shelter with the just
What if you had to decide ones fate
could you really make that choice
Could you leave behind a loved one
without heartache in your voice
What if this happens in an hour
and as you feel the instant heat
Will your last thought be satisfying
from a life you lived complete
Copyright 2008 Todd C all rights reserved!
Hell yes! Powerful stuff!
ReplyDeleteHi There,
ReplyDeleteI found this very powerful...
There are so many questions you leave for thought, and I am sure there are individuals who are sitting here, thinking of the answers.
But... I don't have to think... as I was reading I was saying yes, no, etc...
If the world should/would end...
There would be no question in my mind, what I'd do! And, for the time you've known me, I am sure you can guess my answers... to this thought provoking piece you've written...
I can tell you all that you want to hear... and all that may curl your ears...
You need to drop this over at FCN (www.flexwriterscreativenetwork.net), and let them read this.. I have had conversations with several people today concerning your work... This just proves the power behind your quill.
So, Todd.......... Don't hold bk from me anymore- just let the ink glide.
Karen
Robert , I really appreciate the enthusiasm of your response!
ReplyDeleteThank you very Much
Karen,
the respect I have for you as a writer makes me feel proud from this comment you left me ..Thank you Karen!! Yes, I do know what your answers would be. I will bring this back to the FlexWriters. I say back because I originally posted it there in one of Mikki's challenges a couple of years ago..
I appreciate you Karen!
I wanted to inform you, and your followers, and those that will follow the followers...
ReplyDeleteThank you for allowing me to feature you in next weeks Sundays POl... I used this piece to accent my theme-
I hope you have fun getting those FEET WET again... byo self.... and all who wish to attend...
There is gonna be one other featured guest.. She is currently working on a piece for the POL theme, to compensate yours and mine..
:)