As I look back
Upon my life
It cuts me deep
Just like a knife
Decisions
Like incisions
The blood I gave
The blood I’ve lost
And never was it
Worth the cost
A drink in hand
Taste of lament
I wonder where
My spirit went
It seems I lost it
Long ago
It never had
The chance to grow
I sit here now
And it’s too late
No light within
I call it fate
©2025, The Beginning At Last
I was going to make a cheeky joke and say “perhaps he just has workout fatigue and needs a nap” 😆
Well done as always, Kevin ❤️ Very impressive writing and strong and impactful, like you 😘
Apparently, bourbon is one hell of a post workout drink lol
A freaking nap is always needed these days 😄
Thank you so much, m’lady. Very glad you like it. I don’t know that I always feel that strong, but I’ll take it. 💗💗
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Fate has a funny way of twisting. You never where it will bend if you feel like something is missing remember, it’s not yet the end
Laura’s right… prescribing a nap asap! But really nicely written. We can’t be afraid to express the darkest moments.
Sleep is an elusive witch indeed. lol
Thanks, Stephanie. I just let the words come as they will and let them take me where they wish. 🙏🙏
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[…] The choices shown in the now clear crystal ball reveal even the smallest decisions will have major impacts on the trail beyond the horizon so be mindful of these choices. While growling to the pack might seem right it might be a better time to quietly bark with a closer friend revealing the truth of acknowledging unknown fate. […]
Very well expressed man! But when all is lost , one side it give us grief but other side it give us freedom to choose the path we want to walk on as nothing is there to stop now,,,,
You know you are a good writer, Kevin, an excellent poet. I hope this is not your story. It is too sad for me to think you feel like this. I know we all do at some points, but hopefully, you do not now.
A very strong poem. Resonating with this wary soldier. Some days I appreciate the darkness and the quiet…okay, most days.
Powerful Words Kevin, Just know that it’s never too late for God’s grace to heal and restore. He can bring light, even in the darkest places. 🙏
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