I Really Did Try
I watched a balloon, as it floated on by.
I couldn't catch it, but I really did try.
It floated up and up, into a cloudy blue sky.
I just couldn't catch it, but I really did try.
It drifted on the wind, and away it did fly.
I just couldn't catch it, but I really did try.
It went farther and higher, up, up in the sky
I guess I won't catch it, but I really did try.
I no longer can see it, the clouds it passed by.
I just couldn't catch it, but I really did try.
But then I saw it! , for on the ground it lie.
I could catch it now, and not have to try!
But as I ran to catch it, it rolled and it stopped.
And when I reached for it, it suddenly popped.
I was so close and it's gone, I just want to cry.
I wish I had caught it, cause I really did try
Jim 2000
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Wow; this could be an incredible metaphor for the ups and downs of all of life! Well said, well written. Very good one James.