This Poem was Submitted By: Medard Louis Lefevre Jr. On Date: 2010-12-07 05:47:52 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Last Poem of An Unwitting Liar

I have said enough. I have thought enough. I have felt more than I deserve. All words, ideas, and emotions are left to my own suppostion. I worship God,  I believe in Christ, I am not sure I am entitled to Their Grace. I am only a man who feels unworthy of any gifts or blessings. I am at the end of a mediocre life. I know love, happiness, and sorrow. I never fulfilled the rich pageant tendered to me. I am ready to die with lost opportunity. I never accepted all that was offered; from God's Gracious Design, the Salvation, the Peace, the Precious Gift of family, of loved ones; my Wife, my children, my parents. Now I am alone. I face who I am, who I was, who I will never be. My life, my existence, I leave to others,  who may have an interest in my ephemeral world; in the extremely grateful life of me. 

Copyright © December 2010 Medard Louis Lefevre Jr.

Additional Notes:
I know this is not a good poem but it is a catharsis. Thanks for letting me bleed on you. I miss you arnie Wachmann.


This Poem was Critiqued By: Lora Silvey On Date: 2010-12-15 04:21:11
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Medard, what a deep and somewhat dark poem, and then possibly you echo the thoughts that so many have as they age and know that time can be so very short. I remember Arnie's questions in his last months; your poem reminded me of those questions--I also miss him, he was a dear friend. I could always count on Arnie to point me in the right direction, to make me think and even question my own thoughts*smile*. Your poem is well thought out, presented and moves the reader through you lines with ease, I think your closing lines are the perfect way to surmise the thoughts you've explored. Best always, Lora


This Poem was Critiqued By: Tony P Spicuglia On Date: 2010-12-12 21:21:05
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Arnie is well missed, for many reasons. I think, as tributes go; this is a reflection of the moments that were, as well as a hopeful recall to times that could/ or may be. As poems go- for the style, this is well enought written that, once the target was known, I said, yes; that's right, and smiled. A cathardic piece for all of us who miss Arnie Watchmann.
This Poem was Critiqued By: cheyenne smyth On Date: 2010-12-08 17:29:34
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
Hi Medard, I see nothing wrong with this poem at all. You are obviously speaking of someone you both admire and miss. The lines "I am at the end of a mediocre life" is well written albeit sad. I can't help but wonder if this is the way you feel about yourself or your friend? You have written some remarkable lines that seem to me, are full of pain and regret. A dark but enjoyable read. Poems written from the heart are never wrong. Best wishes, cheyenne
This Poem was Critiqued By: DeniMari Z. On Date: 2010-12-07 13:23:05
Critiquer Rating During Critique: Unknown
I miss Arnie too! You've poured your heart out - with so much sad emotion and duress as believing that what you accomplished thus far in life wasn't enough. Yet you can not judge your own life, you must continue to live with faith in the Lord and have hope for with hope their is no "depression", only discouragement that can change in the blink of an eye. I pray you are not ill - I pray what God gave you was more than enough to keep you - and to continue to lift you up daily with continued prayers. One methodYou I use to get out of "myself" is to look to others and offer anything I can to brighten up their day. It's a win win situation, and trust me when I thought God put too much on my plate I had no idea he was going to give me several more plates to juggle. You've shared very deep inner feelings and I'm glad you did. blessings, Deni
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