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Foolish Pride
Racing against this thing called time
When I was young thought I had forever
Taking everyday life with a grain of salt
Risking it all for the sake of being clever
Once the moment passes it’s likely gone
Precious memories forgotten and lost
Waking up underneath this blistered dawn
Death covers me within the morning frost
Don’t wanna say goodbye to those I love
Tame this sorrow that flows deep inside
She holds my hand while speaking softly
Washing away sin nestled in foolish pride
When I was young thought I had forever
Taking everyday life with a grain of salt
Risking it all for the sake of being clever
Once the moment passes it’s likely gone
Precious memories forgotten and lost
Waking up underneath this blistered dawn
Death covers me within the morning frost
Don’t wanna say goodbye to those I love
Tame this sorrow that flows deep inside
She holds my hand while speaking softly
Washing away sin nestled in foolish pride
Published 4th Oct 2024
Author's Note
Late night musing. Live for today and love as hard as you can. Tomorrow is no guarantee, we gotta live in the moment. Don't let pride make a fool out of you. Appreciate you.
- Damian DeadLove
"For he who grew up tall and proud
In the shadows of a mushroom cloud
Convinced our voices can't be heard
We just wanna scream it louder
And louder and louder"
- Brian May
- Damian DeadLove
"For he who grew up tall and proud
In the shadows of a mushroom cloud
Convinced our voices can't be heard
We just wanna scream it louder
And louder and louder"
- Brian May
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4th Oct 2024 5:48am
This is incredible! Great quotes! It's amazing what we do for the things we love. I find it comical how much people do for their pet dogs and vice versa. That pride to protect something so weak or so demeaning. Only to benefit. Amazing concept! Enjoyed it!
5th Oct 2024 3:20am
Thanks so much for reading, Dilemma. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm honored to make your RL. Appreciate you.
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4th Oct 2024 6:04am
This is a great reminder to live in the moment and cherish the day. Life can be over before you know it.
"love as hard as you can" > Amen to that.
Somehow this write moved me deeply. Thank you for sharing, Damian. I appreciate you.
"love as hard as you can" > Amen to that.
Somehow this write moved me deeply. Thank you for sharing, Damian. I appreciate you.
5th Oct 2024 3:26am
Thanks so much, Duende. I'm glad you connected with this write. Honored to make your RL. Appreciate you.
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4th Oct 2024 7:16am
Yes, life is unpredictable, especially post COVID....lot of healthy young people dying in india of heartattack...we never know who'd be next....
I guess, instead of regretting the past just savour the moment....
I absolutely concur with your thoughts...great piece.👍
I guess, instead of regretting the past just savour the moment....
I absolutely concur with your thoughts...great piece.👍
5th Oct 2024 3:29am
Thanks so much, Dreamz. I know, nothing seems certain in today's world. Glad you liked the write. Honored to make your RL. Appreciate you.
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4th Oct 2024 7:22am
Yes Damian, life flashes us by in the blink of an eye! It's always been my mantra to live in the moment 🙃❤️
5th Oct 2024 3:30am
4th Oct 2024 10:22am
Fantastic poem Damian. You captured the feelings many of us think about. Live for today. Be all you can be at that moment. Life is unpredictable. Great write my friend.
5th Oct 2024 3:32am
Thanks so much for reading, Keith. Glad you liked it. Appreciate you.
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4th Oct 2024 12:50pm
This is so sweet, and I agree with you. Pride will hold back happiness and contentment. Nicely penned
5th Oct 2024 3:33am
Glad you liked it, Fia. Thanks for reading, and your continued support. Appreciate you.
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4th Oct 2024 2:44pm
Waking up underneath this blistered dawn.
Death covers me within the morning frost.
Exquisite! Really loved this one
Death covers me within the morning frost.
Exquisite! Really loved this one
5th Oct 2024 3:35am
So glad you liked it, Debbie. Thanks for reading, and your continued support. Appreciate you.
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4th Oct 2024 4:09pm
I know it's odd, but I couldn't help but hear 'Foolish Games' by Jewel when reading this. You're a really good writer, Damian, and lyricist if you can get your groove back on!
5th Oct 2024 3:38am
Thank you for such a wonderful comment, Tams. That really means a lot to me. Appreciate you.
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5th Oct 2024 3:39am
Thanks for reading, Shiloh. And your continued support. Appreciate you.
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Anonymous
5th Oct 2024 3:33am
Hey Damian.
Your poem is a poignant demonstration of the quickness of life's duration. The older you get, the quicker time goes by. It's like punishment for doing nothing wrong. But that's life. If it could only be longer.
Nice writing.
Your poem is a poignant demonstration of the quickness of life's duration. The older you get, the quicker time goes by. It's like punishment for doing nothing wrong. But that's life. If it could only be longer.
Nice writing.
5th Oct 2024 3:41am
Thanks so much for reading and your commentary, Dragonblood. I'm glad you liked it. Appreciate you.
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