if there is an afterlife, can you
travel in time?
who would you talk to and what
knowledge do you think you'd gain?
what if heaven and hell exist only
here and now in our minds?
how would you paint yourself in
others and how much would it matter?
if you are the master of your own
destiny, why do you blame it on others?
what would you change about your
body?
and would we all really want to look
alike?
who do you think of in your sleep?
and who makes your heart skip a
beat?
has anyone supposed it lucky to be
born in this world?
who would it take to face the cold,
harsh truth?
if you could re-live just one day of
your life, which day would you pick?
do you remember the first time your
heart chamber started beating?
do you recall how your lungs felt as
oxygen filled them for the first time?
would it make a difference if you
knew when you are going to die?
if a fortune-teller predicted
something will happen to you,
would you learn to live with it, or
would you try to change it?
how would you describe absolute
bliss?
if you knew your habits before
conception can affect the health of your child,
would you change them?
what kind of a message would you like
to leave behind to the world?
when you think of our fragile existence
and limited time,
how can you say you're bored?
be grateful for this moment, it is
all there is
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Another prompt for NaPoWriMo day #14.
wow some thought provoking questions...i def would not want to tamper with an unborn child...ugh...too controlling for my blood....
ReplyDeletehow would you describe absolute bliss?
ReplyDeleteif you knew your habits before conception can affect the health of your child,
would you change them?
My favorite. I like this blog, I like the poems. It's very inspiring :)
Keep it up!
So many questions. Perhaps with a log fire and a glass of red I may attempt some of the easier ones!
ReplyDeletefire and red wine have a lot of answers i agree :)
Delete"be grateful for this moment, it is all there is" yes indeed, always grateful :)
ReplyDeleteI like the heart skip a beat question right smack dab in the middle! The rhythm takes over from that refreshment and every question after took on more significance.
ReplyDelete"if you are the master of your own destiny, why do you blame it on others?"...if one is willing to answer this honestly afterlife will start in this life....so many thought provoking lines natasa.
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I like the questions format, so many days to choose and re-live my life ~ Everyday is a blessing, smiles ~
ReplyDeleteGrace
Such deep questions! I love the simplicity of the words with which with you've explored life, death and rebirth.
ReplyDeleteSome powerful questions you pose. Thought provoking.
ReplyDeleteexquisitely posed questions… mystery is a blessing unfolding, sometimes we forget that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic series of thought-provoking questions, especially changing the habits to protect the health of the unborn. REALLY good one! Great write, Natasa!
ReplyDeleteGood to ask these types of questions sometimes.. :)
ReplyDeleteQuestion in a poem -- what a great idea. sometimes the questions says so much more than answers.
ReplyDeleteInteresting questions to stimulate the mind.
ReplyDeleteHi Natasa,
ReplyDeleteFresh and thought provoking - with a powerful close. An uplifting read - Thank you... With Best Wishes Scott www.scotthastie.com
Nataša, I loved this. I'll be pondering for the rest of the day. Just beautiful and definitely the most thought-provoking poem I've ever read.
ReplyDeleteThis poem asks so many timeless questions. If I had one day to relive, it would the day my daughters and I celebrated our birthdays together, don't think I have ever felt so happy. Love this poem, so profound.
ReplyDeletenice... and I am grateful :-)
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Wow, one thing I know for sure I would read this poem over and over again. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteMuch food for thought here!
ReplyDeleteThought provoking and I truly am grateful for every second of this life of mine.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]