These Things of Life: A Collection of Poetry About Life Lessons

By Jessica Metcalf

These Things of Life is a culmination of poems that detail experiences and feelings that every reader can share and enjoy. Each poem is unique, and it speaks to something that everyone can relate to on some levelwhether it is the pondering of the old cemetery on the hill, the blues felt on a rainy day, or the hope and joy one feels when learning about oneself and his or her place within the world. You will be delighted by each poems simplicity, underlying depth, and at times, whimsical nature. This collection of poetry is intended to entertain while allowing for self-reflection. Extremely readable, this book will reinvigorate your love of poetry!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Apr 10, 2018
• ISBN: 9781546287452

Jessica Metcalf

Jessica Metcalf was born in Hartford, Connecticut. She graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelors degree in English literature and has a masters degree in secondary education. Jessica teaches English literature at the Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut, where she lives with her husband and four kids.

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These Things of Life

These things of life I cannot change,

So I resign to leave them be—

But coupled with irresolute

Pain for all eternity.

Perhaps it’s not so long a time,

And upon my death I’ll see

These things of life I cannot change

In time will sober me.

The End Justifies the Means

Don’t be sure—so sure, so sure—

Because you never really know.

The universe can throw a curve

To derail your course and flow.

We think we have the answers,

Yet nothing’s as it seems.

I heard you must have faith;

The end justifies the means!

Today’s the Day

Today is a special day,

Don’t you think?

Can’t it be today when you are sitting on the brink

Of something grand to make you