Dear Existence
A letter to the living
Dear Existence,
I was brought here because I have a lot to give. I don’t just want to exist, I want to live.
Dear Existence,
When it comes to life’s challenges, I want to face them all. Not just sit idly by like a fly on the wall.
Dear Existence,
I want to make the most of my years. Enjoying the company of my peers and experiencing the beauty of shedding tears.
Dear Existence,
There is so much happening in the world that I don’t want to miss. Like a dance, a hug and a first kiss.
Dear Existence,
There is so much that my life has to offer you. I can’t just let you go by, I need to talk to you.
Dear Existence,
The world has so many things I need to know. Like experiencing failure that I need to grow.
DearExistence,
I want my life to be a gift to you that keeps on giving. I’m not just existing, I want to keep on living.
About the Creator
Joe Patterson
Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.
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Comments (5)
Dear Brother Poet, This was beautifully expressed and excellent from a lyrical standpoint! It flowed! Glad I had time to pop in and see what you were up to!
I liked the flow and each stanza as if a dear diary. We are so much more than existing. Well done ❤️
Awesome work ✨💯❤️😉
Brilliant, Joe!! 💕😊
I really enjoyed this! The tone was wonderful and that last line hit. Wonderful work!