tag:dreamwidth.org,2013-05-12:2014669 (are we there yet?) kokopelle 2018-01-17T10:29:25Z tag:dreamwidth.org,2013-05-12:2014669:801042 2018-01-17T10:29:25Z 2018-01-17T10:29:25Z contemplative public 0 There is hope for the distressed poet. The poem “Look Ten Years” was pretty dark initially (really dark). Some time later, with a few edits, it manifested much more hope.<br /><br /><br />Look Ten Years<br /><br />Look ten years beyond this place<br />do I exist to share that space<br />or did I bend to consequence?<br />one of us may not be here<br />though the reasons are not clear<br />I'll offer insight if I can<br /><br />revelation will conspire<br />by the nature of the desire<br />to undo the ties that bind<br />too many numbers come to mind<br />one foot square or six feet down<br />each an end most would condemn<br /><br />a voice inside whispers doubt<br />insisting that the answer rests<br />in easy exit to salve the grief<br />cutting short the epiphany<br />that life is too profound<br />for the journey is the fun<br /><br />realization springs to mind<br />on the heels of these thoughts<br />dubious deal from the beyond<br />put aside, day at a time<br />persistence grasped to realize<br />sharing space with friends I love.<br /><br /> 2018. Sean Green. All Rights Reserved. 20180117.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=kokopelle&ditemid=801042" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2013-05-12:2014669:760828 2017-08-18T01:43:01Z 2017-08-18T01:43:01Z contemplative public 0 “Amber’s Depths” is about about voluntarily not embracing the future. The present and near future is the breadth of experience. Beyond that, who knows? <br /><br /><br />Amber’s Depths<br /><br />Beyond the bottom of the sky<br />where horizon meets the land<br />there I seek my future place<br />where I’ll stand by vision’s light<br />though the shadow may intrude<br />deepest hues in sable’s grasp<br />hiding what could be there<br />beyond my sight in mountain’s roots.<br /><br />Imagination does not reveal<br />what may come in due time<br />when the dreams of the beyond<br />are dispersed by sorrow’s blight<br />fantasy may be my end<br />when reality is dismissed<br />thoughts stop before they start<br />illusion borne by raven’s wings.<br /><br />Invention waits in the tools<br />hinting at their readiness<br />there left fallow by my hands<br />dust assumed on mantle’s breadth<br />treasure stacks upon self<br />taunting those who cannot reach<br />when the will is left to wane<br />wishes sunk in amber’s depths.<br /><br />© 2017. Sean Green. All Rights Reserved. 20170817.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=kokopelle&ditemid=760828" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2013-05-12:2014669:659137 2016-08-31T00:12:54Z 2016-08-31T00:12:54Z contemplative public 0 The poem “Future Bright” is dedicated to my young friends that have such incredible potential.<br /><br /><br />Future Bright<br /><br />Future promise witnessed now<br />outcome shrouded beyond my gaze<br />hints of greatness tease my mind<br />I’ll state the ways you impress.<br /><br />Beauty plain on youth's face<br />glimpses of what lays beyond<br />yet to blossom in readiness<br />for the ones that wait ahead.<br /><br />Humor walks the cutting edge<br />the blood drawn is white on red<br />celebrating the wit that smarts<br />kind to laugh, sharp to slice.<br /><br />Intelligence with room to grow<br />challenges will come and go<br />to each you'll find mastery<br />blessed with a mind most keen. <br /><br />Your creativity is the cream<br />muse's favorite as well as mine<br />mixing of the former praise<br />greatest promise of future bright.<br /><br />© 2016, Sean Green. All Rights Reserved, 20160830.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=kokopelle&ditemid=659137" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments