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Without Purpose
by George J. Carroll → (All Poetry by George J. Carroll)
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Pausing upon the abstract

Wondering what's within.

Life is a journey we take;

A meaning before we begin.

 

Let the thoughts know in advance.

That we are part of the whole

And not the beginning or the end,

For the mind has been formed.

 

Careless in this pursuit, many are.

What is life's purpose, must be instilled,

Or the journey will be for naught.

Much must be pondered and absorbed.

 

Can I, without purpose, wander  alone?

Seeing only what is before me,

Not adding, but absent of purpose;

This is futility, waiting for me at the end.

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Without Purpose"
Reviewed by Vivian Dawson
Reviewed on August 1, 2013
Not to forget the movie.."It's a Wonderful Life"
whereby "James Stuart" realizes if he dies..
just how many lives he would affect...

Lady Vivian

Reviewed on July 31, 2013
I have wondered this as I know many have as well. What is our purpose here? I think we are here to help each other along this crazy path we call life. Oh, but you do add purpose. You give us your poetry and take us away from this craziness if even for a few minutes. Thank you.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on July 31, 2013
a great question to be asked in such wonderful verses
budd

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 30, 2013
Wow, George, this should be under philosophy rather than just poetry as it pose's a hell of a question of the philosophical variety...if you haven't an answer, I surely do not, but enjoyed the thought processes of reading it...e

Reviewed by J. Roseline
Reviewed on July 30, 2013
Everyone is alone at some point of time, and that is for you to gather yourself. Nice reflections george

Reviewed by Kate Clifford
Reviewed on July 30, 2013
Good question to think on. Sometimes our purpose is not to take action but just to observe.


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