I Want to Live for the Creatures
My reason, and maybe yours, to live.
I want to live for the creatures, great and small
And for the loved ones who answer my call
For family and friends, forever and true
Life's deepest meaning, each day born anew
For moments of magic sought ever after
A parent's embrace, a grandparent's smile
Love passed through generations, mile after mile
I want to live for my soulmate, my spouse
For building a life and sharing a house
Supporting each other through triumphs and tears
Romance and friendship that deepen with years
I want to live for my circle of friends
Kindred companions on whom I depend
For late night discussions and silly inside jokes
Loyalty, listening, compassion that coats
I want to live for the majestic whale
The tiger, the monkey, the birds without fail
For ant and for bee, the unnamed and unknown
Infinite reasons my wonder has grown
I want to live for all creatures so dear
And treasure those close to me, far and near
For in their presence, both massive and small
I find inspiration to give life my all
These beings remind me of life's precious worth
The love and the beauty right here on this earth
So I want to live for them, through thick and thin
Forever grateful for the joy found within
About the Creator
Caleb Lahr
Welcome to a realm where reality blurs and magic beckons. My stories weave the fantastic with the familiar, reflecting a deep understanding of the human condition shaped by my background in human rights advocacy and legal research.
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It was absolutely brilliant, Lahr! Wonderful and reasonable reasoning ☺️. I subscribed you to give my support and if you like you too can subscribe me😊.