Immortal

By Chameleon

*This poem is supposed to be an image of a redwood tree with these words carved on it. Unfortunately, I don't have the image present*







If nothing
ever comes
of my life
but words
on a parched
piece of wood,
I will not
ask why-
for this life
still has
very few
ways to live
forever;
This is one.

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Copyright 2003 Chameleon
Published on Wednesday, August 27, 2003.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • sixsixnine On Thursday, May 13, 2004, sixsixnine (476)By person wrote:

    fuck yeah* somehow very sentimental* 669*

  • A former member wrote: everyone feels the way this piece reflects at one point or another. I think its just in our human phsyce to want to leave a legacy to future generations upon our departure from this mortal world.**

  • A former member wrote: it is short but tell about a desire we all have, to live an imortal life

  • Chameleon On Friday, September 12, 2003, Chameleon (111)By person wrote:

    ...And yes, I think those were my exact words in this piece...how could I possibly say it any clearer?

  • Chameleon On Friday, September 12, 2003, Chameleon (111)By person wrote:

    Since that was a question happy, here's an answer: If they were my words, then they are a part of me. Each time someone read them they would be reliving a piece of myself...besides, there is a deeper message of contentment here...for life as it is.

  • A former member wrote: I really like that. Hmm...Makes me think.

  • nell On Wednesday, August 27, 2003, nell (270)By person wrote:

    that's kewl, would love to see the pic though

  • The Fallen Angel On Wednesday, August 27, 2003, The Fallen Angel (234)By person wrote:

    This is nice...we all want to be remembered! I want to see finished product with the image if possible +Fallen Angel+

  • Chameleon On Wednesday, August 27, 2003, Chameleon (111)By person wrote:

    I'll post the pic as soon as I upgrade my membership and finish constructing the image. It's not a real picture because I'm not one for actually stabbing a tree as great as a redwood- but I like the idea.

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