Earthbound Poem by Lora Colon

With faltering steps, slower grows my stride,
Kicking stones, I stumble on my way;
Trodding such wretched paths, God knows I've tried
To rise above all this Earthly fray

Sadly,the heavens are not mine to soar,
Mangled pinions make for hopeless flight;
Only in dreams am I raised from Earth's floor -
To remain earthbound is my sad plight

I've been told lovers walk among the stars,
But the heavens are not mine to fly;
This Earth, this prison with its accursed bars
Is my domain 'til the day I die

The Fountain of Hope can no longer sate;
Sands of Time spill from my dimming eyes;
I spend these days reflecting on my fate,
Trying to sort the truth from the lies

Yet, I still reach for what I cannot gain
While ghosts of a sad past surround me;
Heartless creatures! While you scoff at my pain,
I cry for Love that never found me

O, Fate, at times I find your style profane - -
Mocking and deriding fervent prayer;
But the hour's late, no doubt I shall remain
Earthbound, never to tread Love's sweet air