We Sleep But Do We Awaken (poem) by John Herlihy on AuthorsDen

We Sleep But Do We Awaken
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Saturday, June 11, 2022 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- We Sleep But Do We Awaken – John Herlihy We sleep, but do we awaken? We lose hope, as if forsaken. We believe, yet seldom remember; Flames of love but a burning ember. We promise, but do we promises keep? We trust, but thru cracks, doubts seep. We pray, the one true moment intimate? Our body grounded, the soul flies infinite. We often forget the one thing needful; Memory escapes the one thing heedful. Illusions seizes with their tempting fantasy; The reality eludes us because of its mystery. How the flower blooms we never know; We plant the seed and then watch it grow. In the flower’s heart, soft voices beckon; The butterfly responds without any reckon. The dawn turns into the day until it ends; The tree stands tall, reaching, until it bends. Life’s mystery questions, a stalking panther; Wherever we turn, eyes await the answer. - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Tuesday 7 June 2022

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on June 16, 2022

OF COURSE, BEING HUMAN, OUR MINDS WILL REST ON MYSTERIES THAT ARE FILTERED THROUGH OUR EYES AND SOULS. THERE CAN NUMEROUS QUESTIONS BUT I AM GLAD FOR THE WORD OF GOD THAT ENCOURAGES US TO NOT BELABOR THOSE THINGS HIDDEN FROM US BUT...'WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE TRUE...HONEST...JUST...PURE...LOVELY...GOOD...THINK ON THESE THINGS. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 12, 2022

There are a lot of questions. It is amazing the rate that science is answering questions never even thought of being asked before. The wonderful mystery of nature and the universe being unveiled right before our eyes in this century we are living and breathing.

When I read about promises, I thought of a few that I didn't keep. But I pride myself in doing what I say I will do, so I have a good memory and conscience of the promises that I kept.

Thought should think about in your poem.

Ron

Reviewed by Poets Soul

Wonderful flow and questions that everyone can relate to. Enjoyed.
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Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on June 11, 2022

I think I have been sleeping ever since the time I was born. I feel that we are all in our dreams, or we are the characters in someone else's dream, so I try not to be too analytical of my life's events or people whom I've met.

I live, I fantasize, I give myself reasons to trust someone and those whom I loved and cared for, but in reality, some only care about themselves and do not give a shit about me. I have learned now to be good to myself, and care about myself more. Fortunately, there are still some who have never failed me and still treat me with respect after my husband is no longer with me.

Sandie