test of faith, eh?

good one

This one never met its match, a gutsy write with rhyme to match.

Ron

Such an emotive write, Robert, this one really got to me...best wishes Andrea

Apparently you are having the same type of weather of the mind that I am going through as well. Hugs; great write!

Emotional poem great read outloud...leaves a thump

Quite a statement and quite a poem, Robert.

Very Strong poem with so much said. Sad too.
Thank You Jude
Tracey

Not a lot of words but this packs a powerful "in your face" punch, Jude. Thank you. Love and peace. Regis

Jude,

LOVE the title! My advice...Smudge everything with some good ole'
fashioned Sage and Sweet Grass! It works wonders! <winkandsmile>

Ah, yes. Some folk are really high maintenance, aren't they? Now you know why there are bachelors and bachelorettes.

Elizabeth

This speaks on so many levels. It is risky being "out there" with our words - which can either be taken so wrongly by those who necessarily interpret them through their own grids of understanding or, conversely, being hampered in our "free" expression for fear of offending others who might necessarily be involved. Your second couplet in this way is very powerful. Likewise the box of lead-based tissues! On the positive side, there are always those whose encouragement to find personal liberation of whatever type is all part of the upward spiral. Pigs may fly? Well, if crabs can, then maybe...! :)) K xx

Ah, Jude...is this what they mean by existential angst? This reminds me of the times I would sit up on the roof. I'd look at the stars and think, 'Thats where I belong'...because nobody down here could relate. You have a lonely path, but one destined to be of real service to humanity. It'll take awhile for the rest of us to catch up with you! Patience, dear soul...

I especially enjoyed the internal rhyme of "zeal to feel".

It is a life of stife and sorrow,
it seems to drag us into this box.
I can relate to this very much.

Excellent rhythm and rhyme Jude, superb last line.

Paul;-)

You win some, you lose some...nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Jennifer;)

"You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em"
~ wise words of Kenny Rogers

Most of this poem gives the reader such a somber feeling
but I'm glad to see that, in the end, you're still riding dreams.

Peace,
Joseph

It is often difficult to come to grips with what we have to accept and your poem sums it up so accurately, well done, my friend.
Felix

Here is, admirably meditated, then articulated for further meditation upon, the ambivalent nature of the liberation found through and in dream. Sometimes, it comes by the awareness that possibilities are unlimited, sometimes by the acceptance of what cannot be. Superb lucidity, yet very soulful.
Love&Light*
Alexandra*

acceptance; something I struggle with more and more in a world gone mad (again)... if only our human social evolution didn't have to move so slowly, it would be easier to keep our hopes and dreams in focus...
well, you did it again, Sir Ace; another excellent, thought-provoking write...

You always seem to build on foundations that neither crumble or fail Robert...a truly wonderful write.

Allen

Oh this is well penned and I can relate with this well I guess!!

By accepting what can never be....yes!!

Thanks for this great reminder and reality of life!!

You are a poet "SUPREME"!!

I have learned so much throught your writes!!

Love Tinka

A poignant write Jude, especially the last line.."accepting what can never be"....so much harder to do than it seems...beautiful!

Peace and love, Carole

Nice rhyme scheme. I enjoyed the alliteration.

I agree with Nordette, whatever the hell she means...LOL! Neat title though, Bob, fits the poem...Ed

Oh, Shaman, I will not presume to read your soul (we have not swapped fabric..LOL), but your poetry rocks. ;-) ~~Nordette

Sometimes in order to move forward with our lives and dreams we have to let go of some people or things that are special to us. Some people nurture our souls and others are unable to offer us that. It has nothing to do with a lack of caring or love; it has to do with pursuing our own destiny. We must be true first to self. This is excellent poetry, Robert with a profound message which probably affects us all at some point in our lives.
Take care,
Sherry

nice rhythm to the waves of rhyme, and the sea of your poetry is filled with inner meaning, unlimited. Dawn

great write Robert
you know what's good about writing?
one never knows what's around the corner
Keep writing there is always something
to write about.

William .....Peace

Another dream bites the dust....but what's that line?
oh yeah, There is always Orion;-)...unlimited...
excellent message/poem

Alrisha

relationships can mire down in mud as you exquisitely imply; waiting for the rising Phoenix that exists in only a dream; nice conundrum and imagery.

And ride upon a dream that will set me free. A fine write this one is.

Another great introspection by the master of same.

B

Excellent rhyme & write.

lol
desire and acceptance, one and the same or yin and yang.....its an endless loop.....I like this one!! pax A