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I have no time to mourn death This is the answer to loss as I lay on my bed I know eternally where you are In a timeless space like a distant star I’ve grieved quietly everyday for Family, friends, distant lost lovers, and finally this flesh made of clay; one thing for sure, this too shall pass away. To ashes, to dust in this I trust. “till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return." I no longer need reminding of what I never had Rip me to pieces cut me in half, separated from the clan. This is what I am- a self made man. A wisp of a spirit-an entity the self slowly eroding and dying – I’m not cryin. What is there to gain as I keep working to erase the pain, and put to rest this undeniable strain. I will not let it rain on my parade as I make my way to end this final- charade… Photo: Azarel
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Lucian A. Sperta

Published Author and Poet over 25 books in paper back and digital books Selected American Library Association 2015 Model Citizen 2013 Writer of the Month Meridan 1989 American Society of Authors Composers and Publishers since 1994 #8 Hot Top 100 Hot New Release in Poetry #1 Best in Photo Essay Amazon.com Some people think I expose myself too much in what I say in my poems, I don't consider myself a poet as much as I feel I am a story teller, how can one write subjected to other peoples point of view on how I write, what I write, and how I express myself. This is my journey and self expression is how I choose to deal with it; words, writing has been the outlet where I control without fear, without shame, the pen and paper will never betray you. A poet is one, I believe, can take a surgical scalpel to the soul and let it bleed what it truly feels.....

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jwiener
This poem definitely makes the reader think about how life should be valued, and how we should live our lives to the fullest for as long as we can.

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