Kept Desires Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I have had some soaring highlights,
Very early in my life...
To make my low lights and the events of them,
Become more scrutinized by those perceiving...
My attempts were meant to get attention.
And self-serving of an ego I could not prevent.

Although,
Without it known...
I had already to heights flown.
I had already been accepted by stars shining bright.
But my appetite to stay in flight,
Was not fulfilling to satisfy that craving to adventure.

I had kept desires to try the impossible! Still do.
To prove with a doing I could also write. This is still true too.
And with a doing that and not overnight for only myself to prove,
My sights while flying I began to hear melodies. Not to undo.
From within me needing to be released. With a doing as I choose.
I want to stay with the belief I can reach beyond.

'Beyond?
Beyond what? '

Lips to hear of doubts to fear desires I keep inside,
With a closeness that is here!
Only I appreciate my fate to taste,
By faith.
And...
Only I can fade away naysayers,
By faith.

Only I appreciate my fate to taste,
By faith.
And...
Only I can fade away naysayers,
By faith.

Lips to hear of doubts to fear...
I don't keep none of them near!
Only I appreciate my fate to taste,
By faith.
And kept desires.
Only I can fade away naysayers,
By faith.
And kept desires.

Only I appreciate my fate to taste,
By faith.
And kept desires.
Only I can fade away naysayers,
By faith.
And kept desires.
Yes by faith.
And kept desires,
I don't fake!