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Walterrean Salley (Savannah, Ga)
Poems by Walterrean Salley : 369 / 672
Life Remains Elusive
Life's path leads to mountains,
And around the bend,
And into deep valleys—
Never seeming to end.
Such ever-elusive phenomenon
Far-exceeds the grip;
Think you've got it by the horns,
But, somehow, it slips.
And yet some would share
It's beauty and its joy—
Tapping treasured resources
That are somewhat coy.
But beyond comprehension,
Or the ability to describe,
Life's elusive—even for
Poet, philosopher and scribe.
Walterrean Salley
Submitted: Friday, October 12, 2012
Edited: Friday, October 12, 2012
Poems by Walterrean Salley : 369 / 672
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Yes as you alluded to life is elusive or more often just plain illusion.
Really like it, a fantastic poem.
we can only keep going.
Yes, life is very elusive and puzzling. This is exactly the thought expressed in one of my poems -' Life '! But my poem is not as rhyming as yours! enjoyed reading!
I think happiness is elusive - just when you think you have found it, it slips away! ! Good write.
so very beautiful... very insightful