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The Journey

A life poem.

By Jason MortonPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

Be still, as the faint sound fades into the night

One worry, one thought, as it all comes down

Worry not about things that cause such pains

Tis the world of men that causes all who walk it such a fright

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Learn to let go of things with more ease

Be not so involved in the things of yesterday

Live in the excitement and potential of your now

Enjoy knowing those around you who like to please

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Forget the pleasures of the past that caused so much pain

Breathe in the succulent scents of spring

Yesterday was but a miserable cold winter to forget

Enjoy the soft drops and be willing to dance in the new rain

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A world unseen awaits the soldier's eye

Filled with excitement and laughter mixed with the tasks to suffer

Worth doing and enjoying and paying the price for later

Bittersweet is the escape that makes one cry

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All are pursued through the days and the dead of night

Run children run

Enjoy the time when you feel not the pursuer's hand

For it is the hands of the beast you must be willing to fight

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Ask not why we quarrel with the monster's zeal

It's been with us since our first breath

We've all had to face the stench of what's to come

It's just part of life's deal

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We can only run so long before we face our last breath

Time awaits no man or woman

From the dawn of time, it's been part of a grander plan

No way around facing your death

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Jason Morton

From fiction to reality there’s tons to share about this crazy life. From being a single father, an officer, and having had many insane adventures while I learned about the world, my imagination runs wild with ideas.

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    Written by Jason Morton