A Good Life

Tue, 07/14/2015 - 22:23 -- Aaron25

So many in this world forget that love exists, like belief in it is a risk

In reality it can be escape and show the better side of life

Like the warmth of the sun or the beauty of the sky, a sight so wonderful it’ll only leave you wondering why

Or the joy of just you and friend for a night, laughing away until it gets dark then have the other as comfort from fright

The new freedoms founded for the masses, the rewards of a people waiting for their rights to be granted

The display of exceptional talent that leave smiles plastered, on the crowd whose heart races faster

The moments that make sure you never take life for granted

And remind you that it isn’t always about cars and mansions, but the people who lift you higher than any substance

So there’s no need for rushing because every moment with them leaves you happy and next thing you know to your parents you’re running asking can you stay a little longer

And a little longer turns to sleeping over, and sleeping over becomes best friends

Never leave each other again got each other’s back until the end, to the thrill of the state championship win

School’s over now you’re on your way to your first real job, excitement on your first day leaves your stomach in knots

You have that one person who’s so catty and your office crush that you think is so hot, now you guys are hitting it off

Time passes now you’re talking about marriage now that’s thinking outside the box, family up next a parent now have to keep your kids in check

but your kids grow up and you grow old, hoping they grew into their own mold

Retirement on the horizon all smiles stuck on your face because you know you’re finished with the race, and when you look back on your whole life you know you got first place.

Now that’s awesome.

This poem is about: 
My country

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