Once more I wade
in-to, wastelands
of aspiration and hope
in-to, murky forests
of opportunity and chance.
Once more I dive
deep, inside trepidation’s caves
of dissipating hope
deep, inside solitude’s cocoon
of faltering self-belief.
Once more I swim
past, life's quicksand
shallow streams
of unrequited regret’s
repudiated scenes.
All, so I can
once again believe, that
I
am allowed to rely on others,
I
can curate reality with my evergreen
aspirations and dreams,
I
alone: am enough to survive
and someday, maybe even thrive!
© L. B. Mek
April 2019
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Ah love this. Such a strong voice and sense of self:
'I
can curate reality with my evergreen
aspirations and dreams'
Yes! So true x
awesome! thank you dear poet;
we must - first, believe in ourselves
before the world can be convinced
to invest: in the 'who'
we aspire to grow in-to...
I've said it before and gladly say it every day, this one I feel the need to put straight in my veins.
That's its okay to rely on another soul and not just my own words that sit deep down in the hole!
Keep up the shine my friend!
right back at you brother,
always appreciate your sincerity and enthusiasm
thank you!
for such generous words of encouragement
What a splendid bit of penmanship L.B ....................................... Neville
lol, this is one of those scribbles
we share hoping a handful few
would connect to it (if lucky)
so, I'm a little taken aback
with the positivity, my friend
just grateful for all the overtly generous support
and its comforting that others, can relate
with my need to reaffirm
my sense of self: in this chaotic world
from time to time...
thank you!
A fine picture of self struggling to find and believe in itself in this world.
perfectly summarised!
indeed, I just commented to Neville
this is a write I hoped to convey
the benefits in affirming
our sense of self, in this chaotic world
so we don't get carried away
and forget, the person we're striving to become...
thank you! for your considered comment, dear poet
alone; am enough to survive
and someday, maybe even thrive!
i hope so L B...
a masterful write my friend;
we must hope
to glean our fated path, towards
believing and realising
all that we're striving, to achieve...
(how very kind, dear Poet
I'm truly humbled, my friend)
this is Awesome!
Forever trying to go forward . To do things that make you happy To better yourself in the world you live in. A very well written poem. Thank you for sharing.
yup, that's essentially the mindset
these poetic words, in my scribble
were trying to place me in:
'Forever trying to go forward
To do things that make you happy
To better yourself in the world, you live in!'
thank you for sharing your wisdom, dear poet
A truly positive read full of well crafted reasons for courage to dream enough not just to survive but to actually thrive -- great piece L.B. which helps others find real empowerment.
ah, dear Fay
your insightful comment, far exceeds
all my hopes for this write
let us hope, a few more can connect
with my message
and glean its potential, for everyday: utilisation...
thank you!
One foot in front of the other, and then repeat one step at a time. Great write LB. 👍
Amen!
as simple as that, dear poet
thank you for distilling my message
to its relatable core values
You have come passed that time when you will thrive to that time where you are thriving Mek.
Andy
ohhhhhh! now that's positivity we need to bottle
I'll trust in your wisdom
and humbly thank you for your kindness, my friend
“I
alone: am enough to survive
and someday, maybe even thrive!”
Unfortunately, we all must stand up for ourselves less others try to tear
us down. Nice write!
Amen!
yup, so much self-absorbed idiocy around
gotta remember that we too, matter!
Always appreciate
you taking the time to support, dear poet
I really like how you mentioned nature throughout this ... evergreen , caves , streams ..
Nicely expressed poem ..🙂
that's a unique observation, a credit to your wonderful poetry
which champions Nature at every opportunity!
glad you could connect with my humble scribble
appreciate you taking the time to read
and for writing such a wonderfully supportive comment
It is a very stirring poem L.B..
thank you! so glad you could connect with my scribble
appreciate you taking the time to read and comment
L.B., I'm an optimist, so I'd like to believe that your place and time to thrive is out there. Lovely poem! I wish you the happiness you long for!
how very kind! thank you
appreciate the time you invested
to scroll back and read my scribblers
I too wish you the very best
of all that you aspire for, in life
or the wisdom, to heed the lessons
any disappointments, will gift you
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