The Thorns
A Poem About the Traversing of Life
Life is like a field of thorns, where at the end lies what you desire most, your dreams
As your go through the field your backpack and clothes become snagged snagged upon the thorns
First you drop you backpack and then your clothes
The thorns cut into your flesh now, but they cannot stop you
After reaching what you desire most, was it worth it losing everything you had? Was it worth the pain and scars you had to endure? Are you happy? Was it worth it all?
About the Creator
Cole Hefner
I'm a fairly well traveled guy I'd like to think. I speak fluent German like, playing video games and have a great interest for Politics
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