A Measure of Life (poem) by Sharon Lockwood on AuthorsDen

A Measure of Life
by Sharon Lockwood → (All Poetry by Sharon Lockwood)
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My interpretation of life while sitting in a coffee shop observing one afternoon
If the meaning of knowledge was measured by truth, then speak truth from the heart it will flow from within, acquire knowledge is where to begin If the meaning of excitement was measured by fear, then fear becomes excitement when choosing to breathe, a breath at a time handled with ease If the meaning of happiness was measured by wealth, then wealth is simply a treasure to be taken in stride, happiness a feeling residing inside If the meaning of kindness was measured by a smile, then a smile is a gesture perhaps portrayed as a mask, kindness is given, but never a task If the meaning of sorrow was measured by loss, then a loss can be viewed as new sense of light, sorrowful tears embracing it tight If the meaning of failure is measured by hope, then hope inspires all who dream gather strength to reach the top, failure is not an incentive to stop So what about life And the meaning it holds, then from all of these measures choose to adopt only one, changing the future now has begun.

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on May 26, 2009

A great poem,very well written,I enjoy reading it,take care

EDWIN

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on May 24, 2009

"If the meaning of kindness was measured by a smile, then
a smile is a gesture perhaps portrayed as a mask,
kindness is given, but never a task"

I liked this very much...you show meaning very well here...

Allen