There are people trying to die
Pretending to die
Practicing death
But they live on
Live on because their technique is poor
Their commitment is weak
They may have suffered too much
But more likely too little
There are people trying to live
Pretending to live
Practicing life
But they die now
Die now because their technique is good
Their commitment is firm
They may have enjoyed too much
But more likely too little
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David Cross lives in Cambridge, Ontario. His writing often blends the lives and characters of his hometown with those he has encountered on journeys (both real and imagined) throughout North America. His poetry has appeared in Cause & Effect Magazine, and his collection entitled "Colour of Days" was published in book form in 2007. Visit www.colourofdays.ca.
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David Cross lives in Cambridge, Ontario. His writing often blends the lives and characters of his hometown with those he has encountered on journeys (both real and imagined) throughout North America. His poetry has appeared in Cause & Effect Magazine, and his collection entitled "Colour of Days" was published in book form in 2007. Visit www.colourofdays.ca.
