Sages Contend Poem by Barry Middleton

Sages Contend

Rating: 5.0


every spring must unwind
without reason or rhyme
for tension must find its release

every life has an end
as the sages contend
our torment will finally cease

one thing is quite sure
for those who endure
the grave will provide lasting peace

so don't get attached
we will all be dispatched
for a lifetime is only a lease

Sages Contend
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: life and death
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Nosheen Irfan 27 March 2017

A deep write again. Words of wisdom unfolding in a lovely rhythm. Death is an undeniable reality. A10

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Barry Middleton 27 March 2017

Thanks Nosheen, I appreciate your comments and encouragement.

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Dimitrios Galanis 26 March 2017

What has one to endure so that the grave provide him with lasting peace? But, dear Barry, I do wonder whether can piece be where war does not exist.I'm afraid if I had to choose I would choose war to have peace too, even in time breaks.Do, please, enjoy the war getting along as far as we live!

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Barry Middleton 26 March 2017

When one is in severe pain, be it physical or mental, moods can shift to welcome death. That does not mean to avoid savoring every drop of joy that life has to offer. War is only one of many forms of torment, but the poem really has no direct comment on war.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 26 March 2017

As life is torment is, it will end in the grave. It is a marvellous poem on life and death having high penmanship. Many thanks dear sir for posting such a diamond piece... 10

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Barry Middleton 26 March 2017

Thank you again for the comment and the praise.

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