If I Had Ever Lived Before Poem by Valerie Dohren

If I Had Ever Lived Before

Rating: 4.9


If I had ever lived before
What would I then have been
As a pauper low and poor
Or as a noble Queen

Would I have lived in gilded halls
Or walked the streets in rags
Owned portraits hung on silken walls
Or humble canvas bags

And did I dine at tables grand
With diamonds in my hair
Or walk bare-foot upon the sand
Just memories to share

But whate`er I might have been
Of this much I am sure
That rather than be rich and mean
`Tis better to be poor

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Juan Olivarez 03 July 2012

Lol that Captain Cur is something else. I agree with the second part of his comment. Beautiful poem, Val you are a world class talent. Thank you for your lovely poetry. God bless.

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Danny Draper 25 June 2012

Poor of wealth, a richness to be removed from such pelf, but to know that a poet then and by time's strands a mellifluous bard throughout time and in any land, entreated by peasant, king, lady or laird, a gift, bestowed of mind and heart, with clarity for all aboard in any time, would be each life's reward. But I digress, enough of you, time traveling fine poetess. :)

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Heather Wilson 25 June 2012

What a great thought, you would have been a noble Queen Val I`m sure. A really lovely poem, (must say if it had been me I would rather have been rich and not mean though) .

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The Poet Darkling 26 June 2012

Wonderful poem full of grand imagery and deep meaning! I have literally slept in dumpsters and dined with kings, and I was always happier and more appreciative of life's simple offerings when I was without money.

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King Big Head 26 June 2012

You can buy anything you want with money, but love. I would give all that I would ever have for real love. A very beautiful poem.

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Lyn Paul 11 January 2014

A lovely write Valerie. Made me think of Rememberance Day 11/11/11 that we celebrate each year all the lives lost to keep us all alive. I always seem to look at the clock at 11: 11 am and that always gets me wondering. Keep smiling x

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Heather Wilkins 29 May 2013

and perhaps some of us have lived before. and maybe will live again. I do believe it could be possible. nice write

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John Brown 20 August 2012

Another great piece of work Valerie.

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Marvelous and brilliant piece of writing. I love your writings

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Smoky Hoss 08 July 2012

Wise and wonderful words; I agree with Juan, you are indeed a world-class poet! Peace.

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