JAWS OF LIFE

By moonphish

Mon, 12 Aug 2013
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it's said that from the jaws of death

a victory is snatched
that's such a vivid metaphor
with imagery, unmatched
.
it brings to mind some snarling beast
with wicked teeth and drool
that seeks to wrest your very life
in ways, depraved and cruel
.
they often use the jaws of life
when someone's in a wreck
to pry the car wide open
in attempts to save their neck
.
it seems that jaws can kill you
but can also save your life
they open things to free you
or they cut you like a knife
.
each person has a jawbone
and it works upon a hinge
we open up to speak our minds
to praise or fiercely singe
.
mere words can't really take a life
but no doubt, they can hurt
when angry words erupt
it's like an acid's torrid spurt
.
but words can lift a spirit up
and comfort those with needs
they bring the warmth of sunlight
that can nurture weakened seeds
.
so use your jaws to be a friend
we must communicate
for life's too short for using jaws
for useless things like hate
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Submitted by God'sPoeticChild on
I like this poem. ..!

God's Poetic Child

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Submitted by Enduophatiqualia on
Great rhythmic pace

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Good advice, well worded, especially with the opening metaphors. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on
Bang on, Alvin. Jaw, Jaw. Not War, War.

Parson Thru

Submitted by moonphish on

thanks Taris...glad you enjoyed......thanks Enduo....i like poems that could be sang....thanks Rhiannon...glad you liked my analogies....thanks Parson....indeed :) - alvin