I found myself thinking about life and death today
I wasn’t sure of how or why or what I want to say
I have my beliefs in life and they comfort and console
But will I know the truth when I’m lowered in the hole
I am flesh and blood born from the fabric of this earth
Destined with a purpose from the moment of my birth
As I traverse this life I discover, no bearings guide my path
I’m destined to meet with death I cannot avoid its wrath
Has everything I’ve done been preparation for the end
I ask these questions everyday but the answers do not lend
Perhaps in time I’ll come to learn the meaning of all I see
But until that day I’ll continue to ponder my own mortality
~David Phillips~
About Me
- David Phillips
- Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada
- I work full time as an advanced care paramedic in Nova Scotia. I am married with three daughters. I have been married to the same beautiful woman for over 21 years and I still live in my hometown, (I haven't found a way out yet! lol!) I am the middle child from a family of eight. I have just recently put my poetry into book format. I first began writing my poetry as a way of self-expression but I have also written it with the intentions of having others read it and hopefully gain understanding through my words. I have always felt out of place, emotionally, spiritually and socially, like I never truly fit in but I am working through this and although at times it is a heavy burden, I don't regret being this way because it has led me to good things and also, it has allowed me to express my self through poetry. I hope that my writing will continue to improve and inspire others to do the same. I am currently working on my second poetry book and I would truly appreciate your support but more importantly I would like to hear any comments from those of you that have read my poems.
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This is one of the poems from my book. I will post more as time goes on. :)
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