PoemsBrowse PoemsSlamsFresh DropEchoes
LearnWriting TipsPoetry TermsPoets & ArtistsBooksFor Teachers
ExplorePoetry GenomePoem MapEchoesTake ActionGroups
AboutWrite a PoemDonateSign UpLog In

The Puzzle of Life


Life is a puzzle filled with mismatching days.

There are some days of failure and mocking mistakes

And others with bright happy sunshine that continues for hours.

The puzzle fits together,

Though hard, you must try.

Make sure to shape it correctly

With rights and corrections and purifications.

Once it is shaped, it’s just one long bumpy road

That will split into two

Then to four, maybe eight.

You must make right decisions; be careful what you do.

Though you may set it right and go back the correct way.

You may refine your puzzle with the people you meet and the friends that you make.

They can help you or harm you and purify or dirty your puzzle.

If the pieces don’t fit, simply correct your mistakes.

Once it is done and has received its shape

You will see the beautiful picture of life you have made.

Though once it is done and finished and complete

The new refined life will sadly, slowly diminish.

©All Rights Reserved

Something wrong with this poem?

Share

Replies are closed for this poem.

alice_in_wonderland

View all poems →

Your Poem's Voice

See what makes your poem unique — its voice, energy, themes, and the literary traditions it draws from.

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

Log in to leave a comment.