I Walk Alone
I Walk Alone
Once we are born the only other inevitability is that sometime, somewhere we will slide into death. As a man who was present at the doorway of his own demise many years ago, I can assure you the only thing that matters is what we do in that short span we call our “lives” – and that is live them to the fullest. Climb that mountain, write that book or poetry, sing or paint and fill your heart with all that is good. Always remember to believe in yourself. Tell that special one that you have never told that you love them. Take that extra time even though you are busy to visit your kids, grandkids, parents, and grandparents. Say “yes” when you want and in turn say “no” even if it hurts a feeling or two. Enjoy your family and friends in this life, this moment in time – in the now. As we grow older we learn how fragile life truly is and how precious it can be. Death I tell you awaits us all, but so does living a full life. In the beginning of death we walk alone into the darkness and the unknown. I for one do not think that there truly are atheists, because in the end we all want to believe there is something else beyond this life – beyond death. This is what I believe.
“I Walk Alone”
My footprints leave no mark, I walk alone,
Down this dusty boardwalk into the unknown
Wind blows, the air is chilled, and I feel not the cold
As my journey into darkness begins to unfold
Please forgive my many past sins, what I have done
Can’t change those now, footsteps forward one by one
My life was too short, how I wished for more
As the Specter of Death, quietly opens his door
By Kurt James
Kurt James © 2017
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The Denver Post, PM Magazine, and 9NEWS, all well-known Denver, Colorado media sources, have highlighted the powerful and evocative work of poet and novelist Kurt James. Focusing on Old West history, Kurt contributes feature articles to HubPages and Creative Exiles, exploring the eerie silence of ghost towns, the thrilling tales of outlaws and gunfighters, and the evocative imagery found in the Rocky Mountains.
Kurt’s early admiration for writers such as Jack London, Louis L’Amour, and Max Brand played a significant role in honing his skills as a storyteller. Twenty-one books (and counting!) transport readers to the Colorado Rockies and the Old West through Kurt’s vivid descriptions; the feel of rough-hewn cabins, the sounds of coyotes howling under starry skies, and the smells of campfire smoke and sagebrush are all palpable.
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Currently in production - The 10th book in his Rocky Mountain Series - Lee Moomaw Former Lawman.
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Hauntingly lovely. Most inspirational. I too believe there is so much more than just this life.
Thanks for stopping by Rasma – I am glad you also believe
Wow – talk about your “dead man walking” analogies – this was too cool
RJ… a “wow” from someone as talented as yourself makes my day.
Great work Kurt. Cheers!
Thanks for stopping by Tony
I agree to live a fully life, for one never knows when our Grim Reeper will appear. Life is short, we have to pack a whole lot of living into it the best ways we can. Your not alone walking it alone, many of us are in the same boat. Filling each day with adventures, giving a helping hand where needed, forgiving, loving and praying all packed into living. We all have sins of our past, but we can’t dwell on them, hope for forgiveness along the way so that when walking our last steps, we may find that acceptance that everyone hopes for. I hope on my dying breath that I can utter, wow, wow, wow, as did Steve Jobs. Great message here Kurt, continue your walk and I trust you will find peace.
Thanks Vincent for your insight and comment…
I agree with every word, Kurt. We need to live our life to the fullest, and then still hope there is something even better waiting on the other side. Great job.
Thanks John for stopping by, and if I didn’t believe in something beyond this life then sometimes it might seem worth living…
This is so inspiring, Kurt. Lovely piece of work.
Glad you enjoyed this piece Phyllis… thanks for stopping by
I love this Kurt. Cant change the past may as well live forward and to the fullest. Nice work.
Thanks a bunch Paul. glad you enjoyed it..