And I... Poem by A.J. McKinley

And I loved for the sake of loving
Though my love knew not my heart

And I grieved for the sake of grieving
Though my grief knew not my woes

And I laughed for the sake of laughing
Though my laughter knew not my fears

And I lived for the sake of living
Though my life knew not my past

And I lied for the sake of lying
Though my lies knew not my truth

And I cried for the sake of crying
Though my cries knew not my pain

And I died for the sake of dying
Though my death knew not my name

And I…

Copyright 2006 A.J. McKinley