My share in life
is to thrive
on virgin paths.
Devote my soul
without control,
let it be free to explore
all elating glee
and taste some tints of sorrow.
Just what destiny
has to borrow.
©2026, Vasiliki Papadopoulou
3 responses to “Share in Life”
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Vasos, this is a beautifully defiant and tender manifesto. The image of thriving on “virgin paths” sets a bold, adventurous tone, while the willingness to embrace both “elating glee” and “tints of sorrow” shows real emotional maturity. I especially love the closing twist—framing it all as something destiny simply “has to borrow”—which adds a touch of humility and mystery. A heartfelt, honest piece.
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This is a really beautiful poem. I love the sense of freedom in it, exploring life’s paths with both joy and sorrow woven together.
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Thank you, Willie. Joy and sorrow go hand in hand.🙏
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