I toss my focus towards the sky
To ask those knowing stars for truth
They wink at me in mute reply
Shedding rays from my distant youth
A flash of vision most benign
Washes right though my addled brain
I beg to view the grand design
Prospects boosted from just one vein
When an infant I cried to speak
One panicky note my savior
All potential appeared oblique
While coaxed to spur my behavior
As I hit ten my mind took root
Grounding my core with books and rules
My tree of knowledge grew fresh fruit
I traded my playthings for tools
Ten years more I found myself free
To shape my world as I saw fit
I swept away the planned debris
Patching my principles with spit
The next decade bore changes still
Seeking faith raised yet more questions
I hid behind my sharpened quill
Ignoring gentler suggestions
The path ahead obscured by chance
Rolls past thousands of smiling eyes
They urge me on while I advance
Pointing my spirit towards new skies
When I study those rapt faces
A shadow of recall strikes me
Here all this time in all places
My vigilant soul jubilee
I can’t deny the trust I feel
These energies flow through us all
The cosmos hold grace most genteel
With mystery stitched to enthrall
A very, very interesting poem. The rhymes are wonderful and the rhythm is well suited to the poem this is. This is a most appealing personal poem of growth and discovery. I don't often read one like this. It was well presented. I wish there were more like this one. I really can't find any major flaws. I certainly recommend it. GW62
'The cosmos hold grace most genteel With mystery stitched to enthrall' - these are one of the most delicious lines I ever read.The imagery is spellbinding in general, not a word is wasted in my opinion. Best wishes. A.
Towards the sky. To view up with the muse of love. Nice piece of work.
I love that. Who can find the answers to life's questions, certainly not the stars readers. Just live, love and don't hate lest you die not living. Greatly woven.
I voted perfect 10 because of the great package of beauty
A compelling and creative composition that is excellently expressed! Well done my friend. Well deserved poem of the day!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
An introspection or review of life bringing out all those pleasures and pain.....so wonderfully penned, with terrific metaphors, similies, very nice word play....I must read it again and again. Similar to my PAGES. in thought. Thanks for sharing.