Real Life
By OV
What is your part in this life?
The role you’re pretending to play!
Before you realize that, out of sight, you’re a memory.
that begins to fade.
Life is all but a twinkle of
An eye like love, hate, joy, and pain.
Seems like we’re tied to time,
even memories replay and change.
That’s when the crashing tides remind me,
nothing stays the same.
Where we pick our favorite moment
as they sway life’s memory game.
Learn to love who loves you,
not the ones who you persuade.
Realize everyone ain’t loyal and life is (Real), future elates.
I can’t even believe, close my eyes and dream.
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Dear OV,
Your poem is so powerful in reminding me that we are all connected in a deep and real way. Your feelings and images are reminding me of how strongly I can relate in a twinkle of an eye, to my feelings and connections that happen to us every day and are so real!! Your poem is wonderful and powerful. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world.
Love and best to you, Barbara
This is completely relatable. You lay out a great picture of what you are trying to say and it makes me really understand and feel what you are trying to relay to the reader. I love the line “Learn to love who loves you…”. I feel like a lot of people in this generation can go out of their way for people who may not feel the same way or don’t treat you the same as you treat them. I know I definitely can be on the short end of the stick for that one. You did an awesome job on this! I love it.
Well even if you think that your circumstances are impossibly difficult, I’m positive you can get through this. No matter what you have to believe!
Hi OV,
I really enjoyed this poem. I specifically related to the line, “Learn to love who loves you,
not the ones who you persuade.” I think this speaks to a lot of us who fear abandonment of any sort and feel like we need to buy people’s love whether it be with material objects or acts of service. We put others first often so that they don’t leave and we think that is what love is…but you’re right. We shouldn’t have to convince others to love us, those who truly do don’t need convincing.
It’s also a very bittersweet message in the beginning about how time goes by so fast and suddenly it’s over. I feel like a majority of us on this Earth forget that so we don’t actually live until it is too late. I hope that as the newer generations grow up they continue to recognize this so that people can get back to being happier.
Life is short for every person. And it is why us human beings learn and know how to love, as giving and receiving love is the most precious thing of anyone’s life. At many times we don’t get to pick what happened, what happens and what will happen in life. And there are always good experiences and bad experiences that will leave in our minds as memories. Sometimes good things in the past don’t stay in our minds as good memories, and sometimes bad things in the past don’t stay in our minds as bad memories. What we experience every new day changes the meanings of what we experienced in the past. Memories are not always real. But this is life.
Your contemplative words beautifully capture the ephemeral nature of life and the importance of embracing each moment with authenticity and love. The imagery you use paints a vivid picture of the fleeting nature of memories and the inevitable passage of time. Your wisdom shines through, reminding us to cherish genuine connections and find solace in life’s ever-changing tapestry.
The begging of this poem really hit me, I asked myself that question “what is your part in this life?” I definitely should not answer that question because I don’t know. But as I kept end reading this beautiful poem things started to go into place, you used wonderful word choice i think. You not only related this to yourself you also relate it to others as well i think the favors part of this piece is when you said “what’s when the crashing tides remind me, nothing stays the same”.
OV, your use of imagery hit me like the crashing tides. Your writing is powerful enough to convey the powerful messages that you are sending out: How life will always change, and how you should always surround yourself with those who love you for who you are. “That’s when the crashing tides remind me,
nothing stays the same” is a powerful statement that many can learn from.
This is a wonderful piece that beautifully gets across the idea of life changing while you’re away from home or your family. However, it does highlight realization and hope in life near the end, allowing the poem to end on a very pleasant note. This is a raw display of what life really is when you’re away, and I hope you are able to return soon.
This poem is so universal and I really identified with it. Thank you for sharing!
Hey I have recently been scared about going to the real world. It’s scary and with it comes a lot of freedom which also means a lot of responsibilities. I liked the way your poem’ed flowed when reading, I feel like it’s a very real poem that summarizes life in such little words. “Learn to love who loves you, not the ones who you persuade”. that’s a real line and I will be thinking about that one for the rest of the day, it’s hard to cut people off or not fall victim to fake and un-loyal people and we do just have to learn to love the people that we know love us for who we are. Thank you for producing such a subtle but hard hitting poem I enjoyed reading, bless up, stay safe, you got this.
I really loved this poem. I felt like you really put all your inner thoughts in the page! I really connected with the part were you were questioning your part in life. I also enjoyed the part about learning you is being truthful and you is being fake. This was overall really good and I’m impressed with your writing talent.
Well, I sure hope you can find some reason to believe! No matter what as long as your alive you should always believe and strive to better your situation! When I was in a horrible mess, I remembered to believe and wound up finding my way out of the darkness, so I know it’s possible for anyone!
Sounds like you’ve been spending some time contemplating about life. Hopefully you’ve found some clarity
This is so real. Life is unpredictable. Such a good read!
I enjoyed reading this poem! It is such a thoughtful piece. This poem made me think about how so many of the things we find so important may actually be trivial, but that we should appreciate them nevertheless. I especially like the lines, “Learn to love who loves you/ not the ones who you persuade.” These lines are so meaningful because they make you consider how much time we put into convincing others to like us when we could just appreciate those who are already there. These lines made me think about how we so often take people who care for us for granted because we are always trying to chase the next best thing. This poem was beautiful!
I love the line Learn to Love who loves you. I think this is so strong. It is something that is taken for granted. We want and want things bigger and better when we don’t always see what is right infront of us. It is important to be grateful for who we have and not who we could have.
Great poem! I really enjoy the rhyme scheme you have going on. I feel like this poem says a lot about our existentialism, and how well be remembered after we pass. Even though this is my first time reading this poem, it feels familiar and personal because it talks about concepts that all humans contemplate. I love the work here, I hope to see more!
This is a beautiful poem. I especially like the part about nothing staying the same. I found that scary but reassuring at the same time, and I think you described this feeling well. To just love the people that love you, that is so important. People should not have to convince other people to love them, so this is beautiful.
Warmly,
Molly
Hi OV,
I really appreciated this morning and the depth it provides. It gets the audience thinking about their experiences and even the purpose they serve to themselves and to the universe. The line “That’s when the crashing tides remind me, nothing stays the same”, really connects one’s self and their thoughts with mother nature and how we’re all related.
The concluding lines, expressing disbelief and the desire to close one’s eyes and dream, evoke a sense of yearning or perhaps a search for a more idealized or imaginative space within the complexities of life.
Dear OV, you are so right — “love who loves you, not who you persuade.” Your poem prompts me to think about whether a memory might mean different things to us over time. Sometimes that is a blessing and a source of peace; other times, it hurts like crazy. I hope that your dreams bring you comfort, peace, and hope.
I love how this poem portrays the harsh realities of life – it is short, not easy, and can get challenging. My favorite line in this poem is “Learn to love who loves you, not the ones who you persuade” because it says to always choose the people who will be there for you rather than the ones who are considered “cool” or “popular”. This poem also says how life is ever-changing and you should also not stay the same. All in all, this poem does a great job explaining different life lessons.
I’m super realistic when it comes to anything in life really and that what makes me love this poem and relate to it the best. Everyone is basically playing a role in life stands out the most to me cause it’s so true. Everyone is just trying to be who they are or trying to be who someone wants them to be. I love the realistic feeling in the poem it’s my favorite. Great work.
I loved the poem. The message I got from the poem seemed very real and inspirational. I got the message to be spend time with the ones you love because we only have so much of it. I love that the first line of the poem is an existential question, and gets us thinking right off the bat. This poem feels very personal, which makes it all the better. I hope to see more poems from you!
To OV:
The words “learn to love who loves you” ask us to reach inside, to really really understand the value of someone who gives their love. . . You capture the essence of living in the moment, at the same time that these same moments are fleeting, as you said, we are but a twinkle in time. Love can be the constant. . .
Dorothy M.
I felt very inspired by this. This poem shows both light and dark. I felt very connected to the poem and feel you as a writer also is connected to the poem.
I like the theme of choosing who you love wisely. Also the idea that life is like a play. Very shakesperian.
The world gets busy but one thing stays the same- your existence and that you were created for a purpose. I’m glad you’ve learned not to persuade others to love you. Real love accepts you for you and shows grace when we fall short. Praying for you to be surrounded by people who celebrate you because your life is worth celebrating.
Hi OV,
I love this poem; it really resonated with me. The first two lines knocked the wind out of me because there is such truth to that. It can be so easy to be wrapped up in this performance, seeing it as your true purpose in life. But as you go on to mention, life is not stagnant and neither (sadly) are the relationships we make. So yes, learning to appreciate and recognize people that carry true, genuine love for you is so important. You won’t have to play your role around them!
This poem truly speaks to the state of our world today, particularly the transient nature of life, the fleeting moments that shape our experiences. The imagery of memories replaying and changing, the reminder that nothing stays the same, resonates deeply. It’s a poignant reflection on love, loyalty, and the reality of life. The verses encourage a thoughtful consideration of our connections and choices. It’s incredibly thought-provoking!
Dear OV,
Thank you for sharing your poem, “Real Life”. The syntax, including the variety in the punctuation, makes the poem more unique and memorable. Meanwhile, I think the lines “Life is all but a twinkle of/An eye like love, hate, joy, and pain” are really beautiful, and the figurative language throughout the poem is really imaginative. Thank you for writing this, I appreciate your work!
Hi OV,
I love your poem and I think it’s insightful to how we can take good things for granted. My favorite line is it “seems like we’re tied to time, even memories replay and change”. This line conveys to me that as time goes by, we start to fade like our memories. The ending of your poem is a great way to bring back a more positive note of cherishing those important in your life and emphasizing that life is not always ideal, especially in comparison to past memories of different times. I think adding more lines about the present reality and ways to possibly make new, good memories would make the poem even better than it is now!
My favorite line from this poem was the line that said, “Seems like we’re tied to time, even memories replay and change”. I liked this line because to me it seems very true, as memories do replay and over time even change.
OV, your poem really inspired me to reflect on my life and role. I agree that it is so important to love the people who love you because, as you noted, life can easily change in the blink of an eye. Time is a defining factor of life, and I love how you mentioned that we are reminded of time through memories. This is a great poem!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem. It truly does seem like we’re tied to time. Nothing stays the same, the world is always changing. History may repeat itself, but there is always a new surprise.
This poem has moved me to think a lot about the role I play. I had a very wise grandmother who used to comment when I said I felt like I was pretending . . . she said that all life feels like pretending until you get used to it and eventually it becomes real. THANK YOU for these moving and thoughtful words.
Deep words. The lines; Learn to love who loves you, not the ones who you persuade, hit home. It easy to persuade others to like you but difficult to LEARN to show love the people who already love you… at least for me. I plan on keeping your words in mind, thank you for your insight.
Deep message. The lines; Learn to love who loves you, not the ones who you persuade, hit home. It easy to persuade others to like you but difficult to LEARN to show love the people who already love you… at least for me. I plan on keeping your words in mind, thank you for your insight.
This is a beautifully written poem! I can definitely relate to the feeling of time moving too fast and fun moments in your life instantly becoming memories and remembering people who were once in your life that are no longer in your life now. It is important to know who the good people are in your life and who is worth keeping and who is not. I know in tough times the people that you thought were there for you end up leaving but we just have to stay hopeful and optimistic that you will find the good people in your life. Keep writing these amazing poems and great things will happen for you.
Thank you for sharing this thought-provoking poem. It follows the nature of life and the complexities of human relationships and perceptions, which is both a universal and deeply personal theme to everyone. The way you intertwined themes of love, loss, and the inevitability of change invites readers to ponder their own place in the world and the nature of their relationships.
This is such an amazing poem! I love that you related to the tides and using them as a reminder for change! This truly makes me ponder what role I play in society and how I can change that to make a difference and lasting effect on the people around me!
First off, I want to compliment you on the emotional depth of your poem. It captures the uncertainty and change in life that many people encounter. It evokes a striking thought-response on readers to evaluate and reflect on their own experiences and relationships with people. Soon everything is just going to be a memory we have, and that can be a massive thing to soak in.
The part about picking our favorite moments from life’s memory game is extremely real. Those are the moments with share and tell with others to give them a sense of who we are in our eyes. I think growing up you come to realize some memories become more worthy of being cherished than others and you start to get a sense of who brings loyalty to your life and who at the end of the day, is not worth your effort.
Your poem got me thinking about the importance of certain moments. A time will come when you move onto a different chapter in your life, and you will not be making the same memories you have been making for years. It made me feel sad to sit and really think about it, but it also gave me hope as I look forward to what is to come and the new memories that will arise in the future.
Thank you dearly for bringing this poem to my eyes. The courage that you obtain to write this poem with such passion is truly inspiring. I am looking forward to reading more of your talented pieces and would love to see the incorporation of more imagery details to really bring the poem to life.
This poem beautifully captures the fleeting nature of life and the importance of authenticity. It reflects on the shifting roles we play, the changing tides of memories, and the need to cherish genuine connections. Your words are a powerful reminder to embrace the real moments and value those who truly love us. Thought-provoking and deeply resonant!
The fleeting nature of life is somewhat intimidating and freeing at the same time.
Reading this poem took me on an adventure. I wholly agree with your message here. Life is so short and unpredictable. You give a lot of real, raw advice in this poem. My favorite line is “even memories replay and change.” This is so accurate but crazy to think about. The hidden message throughout this poem is to make the most of your life, and that is something I really resonate with. Great writing!
This poem really digs into the fleeting nature of life and the roles we play. The line “Life is all but a twinkle of an eye” captures the fragility of time and how quickly things can change. It’s so true how we sometimes forget that we’re just a memory, fading with time. The way you reflect on memories “replay and change” speaks to how our perception of life shifts as we grow. You also bring in a powerful message with “Learn to love who loves you, not the ones who you persuade”—it’s a reminder to focus on genuine connections, not just trying to convince others to care. There’s a lot of wisdom here, especially in recognizing that loyalty isn’t always guaranteed. Keep writing—your reflections on life, time, and love are so thought-provoking.
Your words are so profound and reflective. They really capture the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing genuine connections. It’s true that memories and moments are like tides, constantly shifting and changing. Your message reminds me of the importance of staying true to ourselves and appreciating those who truly care for us. Life’s journey is unpredictable, but finding love and loyalty in the midst of it all makes it worthwhile. Keep sharing your thoughts—they’re truly inspiring!