| The Meaning of Life |
| If there was a meaning to life, I wish I had it, So many things that are unclear Would become clearer. But now as I think of it, Having the meaning of life Would be difficult, For making the decision of Spreading it around to many people So that they could strew it out, Or keep it for myself So I could wrap myself into it Like a blanket. And I would be happy and secure forever. That decision would make me crazy. I guess the meaning of life is not Meant for anyone to possess, Or, does the meaning of life mean Different things to different people. But what if that would mean chaos, For many a demented mind is lurking Out in the world today, Making the meaning of life far too sick For society to even grasp ahold of? Or is society the sick one, And all the "crazies" out there The ones who are sane? Maybe I shouldn't even try, Maybe I should give up And let the next "philisophical wanna-be" Try to figure the meaning of life. But I couldn't quit, For maybe I am the only one Who could find it. But what if I am not? What if I end up like One of those drunks on the corner or One of those crazies Down at the nuthouse? What if I found it? Then what? Then I have to make that decision Of what to do with it. That decision would make me crazy! Well, I can tell you one thing right now. If you are doing okay in life, Or even so-so or even bad, Don't go looking for the meaning of life. For you will embark on a quest That will drag you down so far, No matter how hard you try, You'll never be able to climb back up. And you'll wish you were back Where you were. And unfortunately, you'll have then found The meaning of life. ((This poem was written by a 14 year old by the name of Jeremy Schlake.....6 years ago)) |