Burning Quest Poem by Bill Cantrell

Burning Quest

Rating: 5.0


I'm just a simple poet,
Who tried to touch the stars
To hold love in verse,
In the unrelenting quest of expression
Lords and kings,
Masters and servants,
All are bound with the common thread
Of anxieties and uncertainties
They find release in exits of various sorts
I have come to realize that poetry has no way out,
It is a consuming fire that burns the soul,
And yet, the sun gives life with its light,
And so, let me burn,
And in return,
I just might by chance,
Touch at least,
One star,
And that will be enough

Friday, April 19, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: poetry
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Aqua Flower 22 April 2019

Wow this is nice. The burning Quest. Poetry certainly gives light. To me it's very eye-opening into the soul. I love the ending of this even if you reached one star. Great poetic expression here. Thank you for sharing this.

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Bill Cantrell 13 December 2019

Thank you for reading

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Susan Williams 21 April 2019

let me burn, And in return, I just might by chance, Touch at least, One star, And that will be enough - - - - - - > spoken like a true poet and lover of literature as an art form! ! ! Beautiful, my friend! ! ! 10++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ and may your fire never go out

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Bill Cantrell 13 December 2019

Your comments are always so encouraging Susan, thank you

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Jennifer Birchall 20 April 2019

When you wish upon a star... a beautifully written poem dear Bill.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 20 April 2019

I have come to realize that poetry has no way out, It is a consuming fire that burns the soul....I feel exactly the same way! A very commendable piece of work...10

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Sandra Feldman 20 April 2019

You got the bug my friend, I always knew it and believed in you. This wonderful poem, reaches high, very high. Conveys, exactly and truly with intense and emotional rapture how it is. 'let me burn And in return I might by chance, Touch at least One star... Gorgeously, said! I think you have my friend, You most certainly have attained your wish.

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