“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
- Oscar Wilde
Recently, we asked our writing community to share their thoughts on what made them feel alive. Here are some of the many varied write-ups they posted on the subject.
“maolros” writes about everyday joys that add zest to his life.
In this poem, “musingmuztoba” examines the meaning of being alive from the point of view of a tree in a fast-growing town.
In this next poem, “silentwaves”, in the quiet embrace of solitude, explores what it feels to be alive.
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Do share your thoughts on what it means to be alive in the comments.