If Only I Could
if only i could ... see
the wind as it soars flawlessly,
echoing off the forgotten faces
smiles and frowns,
people long past and beyond.
if only i could ... feel
the unbridled serenity
of times of peace, not despair ... not so,
... I am afraid, for we
have been seduced into passivity, of non-joy,
our new .... of man, a descent into an abyss
where man walks tall into death
and despair on the wings of endless surfaces on our hands and knees.
if only i could ... taste
the sweetness of unbridled elation
as a bird in passioned flight …
with the sun on my back ... a heated
breeze in my face ... of no more
if only i could, if
only i could, if only
i could - i would ... but alas, my time has passed.
the summer of my youth fades with the ticking clock
of memories and soon to be forgotten - trees, flowers, birds galore
no more.
i am in the fall of my times - pensive in thought - but actioned still
passionately in joy. finally i am myself within myself
a smile ...
i am with her, the sweet scent of honey suckled dearness
in my front – still.
© Charles H Keys, 2012. All Rights Reserved
Copyright © Chuck Keys | Year Posted 2012
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment