Absurd-Did-We

(with kisses and blisses)

By John AnthonyPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read

The absurdity of life is to be born

Only to die yet we do adorn

Our time with kisses

And all other blisses

Until the final morn.

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John Anthony

Began writing out of a strange impulse while working as a cashier. Inspired at first by lyrics then spread my spotlight to include anything profound and human.

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(with kisses and blisses)

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