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THE LAST QUESTION

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Who am I, but a reflection in the water-

A sealed bottle of uncertainty and misdeeds?  

Who am I, but a drifting log on a chunk of earth

Clothed and fed by the same enigmatic soil?  

Who am I, but a drop in the sea 

Salty and adrift in the heart of a storm?  

 

Who am I, but a past unfolding in the future

Scorned and praised by minds that scarcely understand?  

Who am I, but a withering tree in an enchanted forest

Dying from the loopholes of magic's grasp?  

 

Who am I, but a traveler in the desert

Jotting survival tactics in the sand—  

Hoping for the storm to pass

Yearning for the oasis amidst the thirst

Longing for a path out of the dying land?  

 

Who am I, if I give up now-

Lying down to pray for forgiveness

As I gently end this struggle?

 

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Naomi

Mon 20th Jan 2025 17:08

Thank you Graham!
It's interesting to think that the quest to understand ourselves is what truly sets us apart. Some seem to have a clear sense of self, while others remain lost in the search. It raises the question of who is right and who is wrong. Perhaps the journey itself holds the answer. I’m glad you connected with those lines, and your reflection adds such depth to the conversation.

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Naomi

Mon 20th Jan 2025 17:06

Thank you so much for your kind words Holden! I'm glad those lines resonated with you. Writing them felt like capturing a moment of deep introspection and the sense of navigating through life's uncertainties. I'm thrilled it connected with you in that way.

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Graham Sherwood

Mon 20th Jan 2025 10:29

isn't it that question that separates us from the rest, the quest to understand ourselves? Whereas some have a very distinct awareness of self others do not. Who is right and who is wrong, another question!!

Holden Moncrieff

Mon 20th Jan 2025 09:34

A very beautiful, profound poem, Naomi! I really loved the lines
"Who am I, but a past unfolding in the future" and
"Who am I, but a traveler in the desert
Jotting survival tactics in the sand— "
🌷

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Naomi

Mon 20th Jan 2025 06:55

Uilleam,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! It's always a reminder that we’re all searching for something, and I appreciate your encouragement.
Naomi

Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 19th Jan 2025 21:04

So, please don't give up Naomi.....on with the quest, to find who you are.
💐

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