I'M Cool With That Poem by Will Barber
I'M Cool With That
Come praise the stars, the wind, the rain
That course the earth; come praise the pain
And pleasure that the years bring forth:
Praise every particle of the Universe.
Doubt denials of the flame
Which courses through the hearts of men:
The ones who lose, the ones who win,
Are indistiguishable, in the end.
The wretched and the fortunate
Will join each other in the dark
Those who were wrong, those who were right
Will join each other in the Light.
Light and Dark will alternate
Eternally: this is man's fate.
Come, laugh; come, commiserate.
Dance your day, and sing your night.
2006
Well said, Will. It reminds me of Cool Tombs by Carl Sandburg, specifically, 'Pocahontas’ body, lovely as a poplar, sweet as a red haw in November or a pawpaw In May, did she wonder? Does she remember? ... in the dust, in the cool tombs? Take any streetful of people buying clothes and groceries, cheering a hero or throwing confetti and blowing tin horns... tell me if the lovers are losers... tell me if any get more than the lovers... in the dust... in the cool tombs.'
Great poem. A beautiful affirmation of life told with effortless rhythm. Perfect title.
This is really excellent Will, good philosophical content, and a sublime verse. Top drawer, good luck! Patrick
Well articulated and nicely penned in good rhyme scheme with conviction. Thanks for sharing, Will.
A message of acceptance and responsibility. A hymn of praise and affirmation of life. Very wise and balanced composition. It was a message I needed to hear. I wish I could feel the same way.
Couldn't have been written better. Beautiful piece which explains all. Your message is received and understood. Over and out. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX
This has been a great day for finding great poems and this is one of them. Excellent literary piece.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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There is no line that is not a favorite in this...and (in my wittiest repertoire) my most favorite line has to be 'Doubt denials of the flame'. I may be taking it out of context (of course I'm known to do that) but this is the diamond point of your stylus for me, the mature kernel from which the rest sprouts. philosophical balance and a magnificent work, Will. -Tailor