Life prevails,
Despite dwindling hopes,
And abysmal dreams,
We cope with sorrow and broken hearts,
We persevere-
But do not dare to live,
The life we fear…
That path too dreadful,
Too broken and narrow,
For us to follow,
To its bitter end…
Remember the dreams you once had,
The road you so fearlessly tread?
Oh the foolish lives,
We children led,
The dreams we bled,
In our nightly beds!
I remember walking across narrow pipes,
500 feet long,
Trod on by the sure feet of a child-
How could I fall?
I was going to live forever!
I must have driven my parents so wild,
I didn’t fear or know death,
None of it was real…
I climbed fences and trees,
Always seeking the thinner air,
To clear my mind,
Now I climb my mountain,
And sit so still…
What went wrong?
When did I learn to fear the dawn?
And the bright light that made me blind?
What made me so afraid of life?
They told me not to stare at the sun,
So of course I did,
Trying to see his fire,
Stared without blinking,
Until tears rolled down my cheek,
I never saw him,
And learned disbelief,
When he took those I loved,
One by one…
Now my life seems so undone,
I look back and see all I missed!
I should have taken the chance,
Pass or fail,
Who cares?
It’s funny now,
When I think of it,
Sitting here alone,
I was never afraid of death,
It was life that gave me chills.
I think sometimes,
I should have let you love me,
Took a chance,
What was there to lose?
Awe inspiring. What an unusual place for a tree to grow, tall on a mountain, as if alone, yet it lives to provide. Reindeer, hmmm! you must be a tree, that tree, that provides inspiration.
Reviewed by elois Masters (Reader)
Reviewed on June 23, 2004
What a beautiful poem. Really. I'm so glad I stopped in. Thank you.
m.
great piece Reatta but now is the time when you really need love, love within yourself. It's easy for the sun to shine when everything is going good. But when darkness appears, we must produce some type of survival light, or perish unhappy. love G
This is so poignant, bittersweet and an honest and soul-searching introspective, Retta, and yet a touching insight for all of us who read your heart here. I am sure you have eloquently portrayed the thoughts of so many of us who have felt life's chill freeze the heat and adventure from our veins as the years have advanced and taken their toll. Restrospective regrets and yet not without fresh hopes for tomorrow with the artwork and title: "Life Prevails". Beautiful poetry and reminds me of my own sparse ditty entitled "Wasted" where I briefly try to articulate similar thoughts. I am sure this strikes many chords for most of us. Very well composed. Thank you. Kate xx
Great write. Each line is great. I love the way you end this.
Reviewed by Cynthia Castle (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2004
Wow, Reindeer! ...This is so insightful! ...I do agree with the others, Dear Poet, that it's never too late to "live" ...Life can be enjoyed at any stage, once you have conquered the fear!
Many Joyful years to you,
Cynthia
Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2004
Excellent poem, Poet!!! Many thoughts to ponder!!! Outstanding job!!!
Reindeer, this line knocked me over the head:
>>>It was life that gave me chills.
Don't worry, I needed the knock. :) This poem is filled with great truths, the kind that can change lives. Thank you!
Poignant and beautiful. Though it is never too late to change your life. The choice and options are always there to make a new start...
Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on June 15, 2004
I agree 100%. It took the death of my cat to make me realize I had not been living for years from fear. Now I live and love fearlessly. Thanks for sharing this eye-opening poem, and I hope others learn from your words.
Reviewed by Dana Matthews (Reader)
Reviewed on June 15, 2004
You took life and turned it inside out
and up side down... and all that measured
up to ..."Life Prevails".
This poem is excellent. Great thoughts
to ponder. Thanks.....
Marvelous poem, Reindeer, powerfully expressing fears and feelings many have in life, and written extremely well.
Marvelous pic, too.
Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)
Reviewed on June 15, 2004
Woah...this is an exhilirating piece of poetry...filled with such insightful tidbits...wonderfully versed...the picture I think symbolises your poetry through the tree of life standing against the weathers of tomorrow...thoroughly enjoyed this...Fletcher B
Retta, this is beautiful. I think it speaks volumes; not just about yourself but others. Life is harder than death and you have stated that perfectly here. Good luck to you.
Whence You Are Fearless There Is No Fear To Be Known,i.e. Fear Is Only Fear In Itself_
Death As Is Inevitable,i.e. When (God) Calls You I We Go-Welcome It As If You Are Not Evil Again There Is No Fear Of Unknown Or Of (God)_
Dare All My Life I Have Dared The Inevitable,i.e. No Matter Who/What You Are You Have A Purpose To Be Here & To Unravel Your Path_
What You Have Just Written Is Painful But It Is The Truth_
You Must Make Best Of What You Have Got Left If Only Your Sanity,i.e.
Learn To Be Alone_
What I Cannot Change I MEDITATE, What I Cannot Do Is Many Thing's COST$$$ _ It Is Painful To Live In Misery & Accept Misery . Same Time,i.e. Your Just Rewards Are Not In Of This Holy Hell World_
Those Whom You Love Will Hurt You The Most,i.e. Total Strangers Have Helped Me More Than My Ugly Family Brothers/Sisters,i.e. Two Faced She Went To Her Grave Dead_
SAY THIS In Silence Alone:
Dear (God) Continue To Open Mine Eyes,My Heart,My Mind To Greater And, More Magnificent Thing's_
In a post-coup America, an Illinois farm boy is drawn into the resistance by his brother's death. Captured, he is given a choice: betray his friends, or the girl he loves will be lobotomized.
Just as life during the pandemic was color-coded with different hues representing different levels of danger, life in its aftermath has become shaded in similar ways. As a self-styled “Seeker of Beauty with Beauty,” (borrowing from a quote by W.E.B.
Major League ballplayer Justin Moore is kidnapped from his own ballpark and transported to a foreign land. It might take high-level international negotiations to free him. Or maybe he will take matters into his own hands.
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Many Joyful years to you,
Cynthia
>>>It was life that gave me chills.
Don't worry, I needed the knock. :) This poem is filled with great truths, the kind that can change lives. Thank you!
and up side down... and all that measured
up to ..."Life Prevails".
This poem is excellent. Great thoughts
to ponder. Thanks.....
Dana
Allen
You bring back many memories.
I understand your fears and,
yes, Love is always worth
taking the risk.
Well done Poet.
Blessings,
Joseph
Go do it Rein.
This is a poem of real impact, that come along and crash into ones mind.
Stunning....
Marvelous pic, too.
M.Rose
Love Tinka
Death As Is Inevitable,i.e. When (God) Calls You I We Go-Welcome It As If You Are Not Evil Again There Is No Fear Of Unknown Or Of (God)_
Dare All My Life I Have Dared The Inevitable,i.e. No Matter Who/What You Are You Have A Purpose To Be Here & To Unravel Your Path_
What You Have Just Written Is Painful But It Is The Truth_
You Must Make Best Of What You Have Got Left If Only Your Sanity,i.e.
Learn To Be Alone_
What I Cannot Change I MEDITATE, What I Cannot Do Is Many Thing's COST$$$ _ It Is Painful To Live In Misery & Accept Misery . Same Time,i.e. Your Just Rewards Are Not In Of This Holy Hell World_
Those Whom You Love Will Hurt You The Most,i.e. Total Strangers Have Helped Me More Than My Ugly Family Brothers/Sisters,i.e. Two Faced She Went To Her Grave Dead_
SAY THIS In Silence Alone:
Dear (God) Continue To Open Mine Eyes,My Heart,My Mind To Greater And, More Magnificent Thing's_
I ASSURE YOU HE (God) Will....
Your Friend,TRASK
TRASK
has much more to fear than death, but you learned
to overcome fear. Superb!
once we control our fears only then will our dreams become possible ...
Carmen :-)
Super Superb ...
Regards
Sanilnath G