Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Why do we live?

Some say life is great,
they can not have had any struggles.
Some say life is easy,
we can't see the world through the same eyes.

Some think life is a game,
if that's true I'm losing.
Joy and happiness are hidden in the shadow of wars and diseases.
Why do we all hold on to life when it all comes down to death?

In response to Keith Douglas "How to Kill"

5 comments:

Olav said...

Interesting poem, sad, but true in some ways.

Just remember: Life's a great game, it's easy

ks said...

I think this was a really good poem. For a lot of people this is realiy.

Susan said...

True death comes at the end, but what comes before is truly worth holding on to.
Very good poem.

Camilla said...

Very good! I knew you were a good writer and once again you impress me! I think this is a deep and sad poem, I'm glad you do not have this vision of life :)

Eirin said...

Very nice written. Life can be bad and I can understand that some people wants to give up. But life also brings so many beautiful things. And I don't find the alternative very attractive...