What is the Point? | Teen Ink
  1. Home
  2. Poetry
  3. Free Verse
  4. What is the Point?

What is the Point?

August 9, 2013
By Superhero_Fan SILVER, Tomorrowland, California
More by this author
Superhero_Fan SILVER, Tomorrowland, California
7 articles 1 photo 163 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Impossible; for How many people did you know who refracted your own light to you?” - Fahrenheit 451

View profile

What is the point,
of a gift,
that wasn't given?
What is the point,
of a painting,
that was never painted?
What is the point,
of a picture,
that never developed?
What is the point,
of a song,
with no words?
What is the point,
of a voice,
that wasn't heard?

What is the point,
of a life,
that wasn't lived?

© Stan G., Phoenix, AZ

The author's comments:
I wrote this a while back, and it's been in my writing box ever since. I decided it was finally time for it to see the light of day. I've edited it slightly, but feel free to give your honest opinion in the comments.
Post a comment
Submit your own

Similar Articles

Previous Next
Poetry
Brother
By Anonymous
Poetry
The Protectors' of the World
By Arbys GOLD
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Arbys GOLD, Dobbs Ferry, New York
15 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.&quot;Edgar Allan Poe<br /> &quot;A dream doesn&#039;t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. ~Colin Powell&quot; ~ Colin Powell<br /> &quot;Wisdom is not finally tested in the schools, Wisdom <br /> &quot;A poem is never finished, only abandoned.&quot;-Paul Valery

View profile
Poetry
Solar Lies
By Rachel Bellah BRONZE
Seattle, Washington
Rachel Bellah BRONZE, Seattle, Washington
4 articles 0 photos 1 comment
View profile
Poetry
I want a guy...
By grlgotgame BRONZE
Chillicothe, Ohio
grlgotgame BRONZE, Chillicothe, Ohio
4 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Girls with butts like mine, don&#039;t talk to boys with faces like yours.&quot;

View profile
Poetry
Nature Has it&#39s Ways
By Poe_poe SILVER
DeMotte, Indiana
Poe_poe SILVER, DeMotte, Indiana
7 articles 0 photos 0 comments
View profile
Poetry
you see me
By XxUnforgivenLovexX SILVER
Des Moines, Iowa
XxUnforgivenLovexX SILVER, Des Moines, Iowa
6 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
to be or not to be that is the question

View profile

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

This article has 10 comments.

LoonyLoopyLupin GOLD said...
on Feb. 8 2014 at 2:20 pm
LoonyLoopyLupin GOLD, Raynham, Massachusetts
13 articles 0 photos 52 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am proud of who I am. I believe in what I do.&quot; -Pavel Chekov (Star Trek The Original Series, episode: &quot;The Way To Eden&quot;)

View profile
In the beginning my thoughts were, "Hmm. These are all true, but where is the author going with this?" Then I hit the end, and bam. The higher meaning fell right into place. This is awesome.
OldYoungOne said...
on Oct. 4 2013 at 10:17 pm
You are welcome
Superhero_Fan SILVER said...
on Aug. 24 2013 at 7:13 pm
Superhero_Fan SILVER, Tomorrowland, California
7 articles 1 photo 163 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Impossible; for How many people did you know who refracted your own light to you?&rdquo; - Fahrenheit 451

View profile
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. :)
Superhero_Fan SILVER said...
on Aug. 24 2013 at 7:12 pm
Superhero_Fan SILVER, Tomorrowland, California
7 articles 1 photo 163 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Impossible; for How many people did you know who refracted your own light to you?&rdquo; - Fahrenheit 451

View profile
Thank you Jade! *Bows dramatically* I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for reading it! ^_^
JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 24 2013 at 3:52 pm
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
43 articles 10 photos 523 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, &#039;I just don&#039;t care.&#039;?&quot;

View profile
Man, I love this! :) Every question was so meaningful in itself, especially toward the end. Awesome job, keep it up!
Jade.I.Am ELITE said...
on Aug. 24 2013 at 10:38 am
Jade.I.Am ELITE, Fishers, Indiana
214 articles 14 photos 1159 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;If you&#039;re losing your soul and you know it, then you&#039;ve still got a soul left to lose&rdquo; <br /> ― Charles Bukowski

View profile
I liked how you tied it all together at the end to form a bigger picture.....great job, I loved this. Very deep :P
Superhero_Fan SILVER said...
on Aug. 17 2013 at 2:04 pm
Superhero_Fan SILVER, Tomorrowland, California
7 articles 1 photo 163 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Impossible; for How many people did you know who refracted your own light to you?&rdquo; - Fahrenheit 451

View profile
Thanks. ^_^ I'll definitely check out some of your stuff.
Plume BRONZE said...
on Aug. 17 2013 at 7:43 am
Plume BRONZE, Milano, Other
2 articles 0 photos 31 comments
View profile
wow ! i LOVE this poem !!! great work :) please check out my work !!!!
Superhero_Fan SILVER said...
on Aug. 16 2013 at 2:14 pm
Superhero_Fan SILVER, Tomorrowland, California
7 articles 1 photo 163 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Impossible; for How many people did you know who refracted your own light to you?&rdquo; - Fahrenheit 451

View profile
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it, and thank you for reading it. :)
OldYoungOne said...
on Aug. 16 2013 at 9:48 am
It's a simple nice to help motivate people who feel depressed or shy. I don't have much to critque on this seeing as the theme was clear and consistent. I like the poem. That's all I can say.