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Jake

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The story of Life (Death)
« on: January 12, 2010, 12:32:34 AM »
Recently I've been thinking about this topic quite a bit. I really felt an urge to put it down on paper...so here it is.

To set the mood, please listen to
HERE
as you're reading it.


The story of Life (Death)

I

light. S C R E A M! the arrival is at hand.
Cold hands handle you. Pain.
               Cry…of pain
               of joy.
That rhythm! it’s familiar!
Warm hands cradle you – at last. Peace
in
Ignorance.

II

The first tooth has fallen out:
(
daddy?
yeah?
Max is not coming.
   call him again, son.
He just lays there. I tried….
daddy?
)
Surprise and awe
as ignorance passes with the rivers of your eyes.
&
soul. Sad. Pain. Questions? Questions? Questions?
CONFUSION

         metamorphosis

REALIZATION
of
the
. end.

III

(
That was fucking awesome dude! You almost hit that guy! Fuck…
   yeah….give me a light.
)

Exhaust fumes. Cheap cologne.

Stupidity
born
of courage.
Courage
born
of
Stupidity.

Reckless. Dumb.
but fun.

Indestructible.
Untouchable.
Invincible.
Defiant.

Let Her come and take me

That rhythm, familiar still, beats faster. Those warm hands
 tremble.

IV

S C R E A M!
overwhelmed.       
he’s here!                   (change)
mind running. He cries as they prod him.
   Strong voice.
The boy! your boy is here!
   Pride.

In her arms at last. She is
   Beautiful. stronger than you will ever be. 
This Image
besieging heart,
mind,
soul.

Fear creeps in. What if I would …? you chase these thoughts away.
Fear keeps you on your toes. You are their protector.
Courage.
to live
for him,
for them.

V

(
Hey dad!
   yeah son?
You’re a granddaddy! he’s perfect. She did so good…   [change]
   I’m proud of you boy.
)

Your goal. Achieved.
Content.

Comfortable in reflection.

   Now, She can come.

t
e
a
r

VI
         exhale.

cold hands.
Their yours.
You long for that beat.
They
      Cry…of pain
         of joy.
You thought them well. Don’t mourn death.
Celebrate
      LIFE.

light. 

Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.