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Oblivion

February 14, 2014
By j.g.poems PLATINUM, Naples, Florida
j.g.poems PLATINUM, Naples, Florida
29 articles 6 photos 43 comments

Oblivion:state of being forgotten: a state of being completely forgotten

People believe in a various amount of things. There is a heaven; there is a hell. There is an afterlife or not. People are also highly frightened of things. There is a fear of spiders, (Arachnophobia); there is a fear of gaining weight, (Obesophobia). But there is a fear of oblivion. And I believe that that is one of the worst fears one can simply fear. Oblivion is like drowning an ocean; an ocean filled with many creatures and occupied with cheerful kids splashing in the water. And yet you are drowning. And nobody can see you, nor hear you. However, you are still there. Grasping for air, yelling, screaming, drowning. And you can see them all; having a normal day. You are looking at them, not looking back at you. And you are forgotten. Its almost like you were never here. You leave no trace behind on this world, besides your floating body. Nobody knows your name. Your name isn't imprinted in multiple textbooks. Your name simply only appears in the obituary. And I am not positive I want to die, because I have not scarred an impact on this world. Or have I?


The author's comments:
This is something I scratched up a few hours ago, inspired by The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. I do, in fact, fear oblivion. And I am not really sure what will happen. But right now, we are here. And we are alive. And I am working on leaving my scar.

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on Apr. 13 2014 at 6:29 pm
j.g.poems PLATINUM, Naples, Florida
29 articles 6 photos 43 comments
yes of course

on Apr. 13 2014 at 6:23 pm
TheOceansBlackBird SILVER, Richmond, California
9 articles 14 photos 115 comments

Favorite Quote:
One persons craziness is another persons reality<br /> -Tim Burton<br /> <br /> and then there&#039;s this one<br /> ╭&cap;╮(︶︿︶)╭&cap;╮

Drowning in oblivion...what an interesting way to look at the world. The truth in the fear that people feal is all there, and it hits you right were it matters.

Jkat17 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 13 2014 at 6:19 pm
Jkat17 BRONZE, Kotzebue, Alaska
3 articles 4 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
Don&#039;t worry about it

We all hope to leave an impact on this world

JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 12 2014 at 8:49 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;

This is definetly something to think about. We have to make an impact on this world, we have to be remembered and not just melt away into oblivion. It's good to think like that, but I have a feeling that just living life, being happy and expressing ourself will be an impact enough in some way, shape or form. I liked your article, not a lot of people are brave enough to think about this! *raises hand gulitly* :)