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Life Unscripted
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Life is chocked full of unknowns with plenty of has been’s, never were’s, don’t care’s, shoulda-been’s and wanna-be’s. I’ve never been quite sure just where I fit in… or if.
LIFE UNSCRIPTED I’ve traveled the road un-traveled, seen sites that were seldom seen, worshiped where there were no spirits as I’ve dreamed the 'American dream.' I’ve longed, as the only one longing laughed when it wasn’t much fun, lived when living wasn’t easy, stood fast when others said run! I’ve loved when it wasn’t mutual, experiencing the emptiest of feelings. I’ve prayed the unanswered prayer and forgiven as I was still healing. I’ve sung when there was no music, listened when I heard no sound, written when I had no words, sought that which is still unfound, I’ve spoken when no one listened and listened when no one spoke. There were times I counted my blessings, and times they all went up in smoke. I’ve spent much which I’d yet to earn as I’ve traveled this lifelong path, a journey filled with emotion, from tears to the occasional laugh. There is much that I’ve yet to consider as I ponder that which I’ve yet to learn. There is much that I’ve yet to say ……bridges I’ve yet to burn. “I’ve traveled the road un-traveled, seen sites that were seldom seen, worshiped where there were no spirits, but I have dreamed that 'American dream'. ” Life is a gift. Live it! Copyright *© 2012 Richard Lee King. All Rights Reserved.*

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Reviews of "Life Unscripted"

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on June 17, 2012

What a delightful read this is, Richard! Captivating phrasing...wonderful ballad! Awesome job!

Anna

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on June 15, 2012

It's usually best to cross a bridge and leave it unburned. You never know when you'll have to retreat. There's a kid down the block that drives a low rider pickup with "Life Unscripted" painted boldly on it. He dresses like a hooligan and looks like one. Can't be all bad though he works at the local Petsmart and when in uniform looks pretty normal. I know...book and cover. If you want a photo of the truck for your poem I can take one. Patrick

Reviewed by Donna Chandler

Reviewed on June 15, 2012

You have many pieces that I consider my 'favorite' but this one goes in with my 'favorites of favorite'. Insightful with perfect rhythm. Excellent.

Donna

Reviewed by Janna Hill

Reviewed on June 14, 2012

If I could insert the sound of applause...
Be proud of this one Dick!
:) Janna

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on June 14, 2012

Burned too many bridges myself...and sang a few songs without music, but I think life goes on, no matter what we have seen...hopefully it goes on longer than we would like, because there is no other way out...e

Reviewed by pat medlin

Reviewed on June 14, 2012

wow richard! this is a great piece...the 4th is my favorite 'i've sung when there was no music'

this is probably one of my favorites of your writes. 'i've spoken when no one listened andlistened when no one spoke'...luv it richard...outta the park w/ this....pat

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on June 14, 2012

As the Beatles once sang "The long and winding road that leads..." isn't it the truth.
fee

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on June 14, 2012

Richard,
great i think we have walked many of the sme roads too bad we didn't run into each other before.
Budd

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on June 14, 2012

Wow! This poem rocks!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 14, 2012

Oh, the sights I've seen! Your work reads like a Hank Williams song. Would have loved to travel along.

Ron

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on June 14, 2012

Great piece of writing here, Dick. I have probably been down some of the same road you have at one time or another. The American Dream, for me, was always just around the bend, or just over that hill, or . . . Well, you can figure it out.

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