The end of the beginning or the beginning of the end?
Struggling through the briar patch of what might have been
has left me weary, almost undone,
particles of remorse underline my thoughts.
Still I somehow know not to grieve on and on,
instead try stoically to accept the face slaps of fate,
step around the often ferocious obstacles.
Nothing is accomplished by weeping or self-pity,
must like myself before others can like me.
The ground underneath me has not really crumbled like I believed;
I can still stand erect if I try.
Others have survived the miseries that befell me,
others equally broken have been repaired by perseverance,
slipped these self-imposed shackles learning to dance.
Once I was funny, is there hope I will be once again,
or has grim failure permanently stifled my laughter?
Is there still light beneath the shadow,
are there answers undiscovered?
Any chance, however slender, that tomorrow might be better,
or days to come passing unfettered with remorse?
Until I grasp the ring I will likely never know.
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Dan Williams (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Trying to break away from my usual doom and gloom.
- Category: Reflection
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I believe it's always better to be alone than in the wrong company, love hurts it also brings us joy and companionship however if the friendship before love isn't mutual then it's one sided and a waste of your time. Moving on yes, onto better things with those who truly find everything in you that is there to be loved. 🌹 My favourite subject of course is love. 🌹 I have a poem on here called My Nevada probably on my last page, I wrote it many years after I left someone I loved with all my heart, he just wasn't a good man. In Italy we say prosciutto nel occhi (ham in your eyes) translated to blinded by love. A wonderful poem.
A poem poignantly explores the tension between hope and despair. The questions, "Is there still light beneath the shadow, are there answers undiscovered?" express a longing for reassurance and the possibility of a brighter future. It’s final lines, "Until I grasp the ring I will likely never know," emphasize the need to seize opportunities and embrace the unknown. It captures the courage to continue striving for better days, despite the uncertainties. Hard not to be inspired by it! 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻
Every question is an answer undiscovered. I love this poem because it asks the questions. Most times, as I see it, the question is more important than the answer we seek, and often times those questions may lead us to answers we weren't anticipating. This, my friend, is a beautiful and well written poem. Well done. 👏
A beautiful poem making us asks a lot of questions that maybe not all will be answered, an underlying message of believing and valuing yourself, really enjoyed the read
Excellent write Dan
The question of all is whether one can find or be better and the possability of good to come. Loved it.
A powerful poem with some lovely lines. A fine write.
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