How little we know of life
and yet we live.
Maybe ‘tis how we live
that makes us what we are?
How little we know of love
and yet we love.
Maybe ‘tis how we love
that makes us what we are?
How little we know of death
and yet we die.
Maybe ‘tis how we have lived,
loved and died
that, makes our memory
a gift or burden,
for those who carry it!

Comments
chuck | August 20, 2009 - 20:49
Spot on threeleaf. You said a lot with a little.
artisus | August 20, 2009 - 20:59
Very good, I am usually deeply suspicious of exclamation marks, but I guess here it's okay to use one.
threeleafshamrock | August 21, 2009 - 07:44
Thanks Chuck; I've lived a lot, loved a lot but only plan on dying once - and only then, if absolutely necessary ;)
threeleafshamrock | August 21, 2009 - 07:48
Thanks artisus, I am a martyr for exclamation marks; I go through them like Casanova went through women - don't necessarily love them as much but feel the need for them ;)
luigi_pagano | August 21, 2009 - 10:34
Hi Chris, you are quite a philosopher.
This reminds me of something that the priest in my village once said: 'Remember that we all have to die, perhaps even I.'
I am sure that although you have lived a lot, you can still squeeze some more out of life!
Notice the exclamation mark.
threeleafshamrock | August 21, 2009 - 12:01
And hopefully, out of love too ;) Thanks for reading Luigi ;)
insertponceyfre... | August 21, 2009 - 16:01
that was brilliant chris, i really enjoyed it - simple words much better than long complicated ones
hilary west | August 21, 2009 - 19:10
Very true 3leaf. Memory is a special thing and can give life when life is over, unless of course it is a burden. You expressed it well !!!.
threeleafshamrock | August 21, 2009 - 20:29
Thanks insert; it's like me - simple but effective lol ;)
threeleafshamrock | August 21, 2009 - 20:30
Thanks Hilary; think they better put mine in a well padded ruck-sack ;)
Beeme | August 22, 2009 - 14:10
I really enjoeyd this Chris. It's lovely and flows well, very philosophical and meaningful, shows a different side of you :)
Beeme xx
threeleafshamrock | August 22, 2009 - 16:44
Thanks Beeme ;)
sarah wilson | August 23, 2009 - 07:45
Nice!!!!!!!!!!
sarah x
threeleafshamrock | August 23, 2009 - 09:42
Thanks sarah ;)