written just this morning to Dayvan Cowboy by Boards of Canada. If you need some inspiration I highly recommend them!

does one life hold enough?

does one life hold enough of beauty
to cushion you through the fall?
is there enough queer satisfaction
to slow it to a crawl,
could we interject some freeze-frames
there where tears meet up with eyes-
and intersperse the laughter
with upside-downward sighs.

could we balance birth with death
and never stop to worry,
how days and seasons near the end
come in such a hurry;
so can I close my eyes now,
will you end it with a kiss-
does death hold much to offer
that can compare with this?

Keith Robinson
opaque and gorgeous...

Negative_TheFallen
Well written!!! Keep writing my friend!!

Patrick McFarland
Death of course must be for the living, as it matters not a wit to the deceased. Excellent poem Patti, and like C says, 'profound' indeed.

Kendzi
These are questions all hearts ask. Good write here.

Chaos1214
Profound indeed! The formula for a balanced existence; if only we could bottle it.

Ency Bearis
impressive deep poem

carol
fascinating write

Ben Gieske
Interesting and beautiful reading. One life should be enough provided it is connected with many others.

sonetta
beautifully expressed...as for the answer, who knows.....

Fay Slimm
Agree with Sandra - a profound write Patti - much to think on in this piece.

Sandra Martyres
A profound write Patti well done

poeticpiers reborn
one single life can not define very much at all.Thats why we get another chance