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Rated: E · Poetry · Inspirational · #2336803
This is a mash up of two poems that explored the purpose of life. Credits at the end!
Imagine all the things you have yet to experience.
People,
Waiting to meet you,
Waiting to love you,
Waiting to change your life.
This is one chaotic, beautiful life,
No second chances,
No rewind button.
Chase the passion and love you desire.
Life waits for you to come across
Perception-changing moments.
Moments
That make you feel alive again,
That sets your soul on fire.
Life is more than checking off boxes,
The only thing you are promised is now.
Many mistake surviving for living.

Tomorrow morning,
Something great can happen,
Because
Life
Is unpredictable.
All we have is this moment,
Unfolding,
Right now.
Be present for the things that matter,
Find the small acts of kindness
That ripple beyond you.
Don't live perfectly,
Live fully.
Leave this world, knowing
You didn't hold back.
You will always have good and bad days,
But the good ones,
They do come.
Thank you.

Credit:
Nick Wilkins- Found on one of his pinned instagram posts. His handle is the following: @n1ckwilkins incase you want to check it out.
Mary Oliver- Google tells me she wrote the other one, however I cannot find the entire poem of hers. Her poem was found on an instagram post, and is used as a sound. Please let me know if I have this wrong!
Mashup- Done by me
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