Reminders Of Sadness Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Melancholy lifetimes live within many people in this lonely world,
being born into this life alone and when dying, being alone once
again in a shroud of mystery.

Making every moment count in between is the essence of each of our
lives, we need to find and fulfill our purposes before that last
moment of air that we breathe.

Yet, many never think that far in advance and get waylaid by strife,
hardship, drugs or alcohol, and end up losing everything, even them-
selves.

Leaving no mark of goodness, purity or innocence in the wake of their
demise, sadly leaving earth, leaving only reminders of sadness and
trouble they've caused for family and loved ones left behind.