John Posey Poet Couplet

Eternal Hope

Eternal Hope

You speak with your eyes and I hear with my heart.
They tell of a love that never can start.

But, somewhere deep, inside of me,
This feeling will live through eternity.

So, if Walter Mitty, I must be 
Then, that will have to satisfy me.

Note: In Walter Mitty's daydreams he imagines himself to be heroic. That seems to be the common denominator throughout the tale by James Thurber.

Written by John Posey
11/03/13

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Mahtab Bangalee March 3, 2019 at 12:52 AM wow great poetic expression// love this poem

Jesz Ika February 2, 2019 at 4:57 PM When I was a child, I had the three strangest career dreams... This poem took me back to that. Done took me way down memory lane. Guess we, most if not all, had/have a little of that in us, don't we-- being heroes and whatnot, right? Thank you. Lovely couplet

Matthew Anish October 1, 2014 at 3:43 PM Well written work here. I guess most of us have some Walter Mitty fantasies. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Liam Mcdaid September 26, 2014 at 4:30 PM beautifully penned piece

David Scott May 27, 2014 at 4:06 PM well written and said thank you for coments on mine and gramer corection davidscottxx

Lucilla Carrillo March 27, 2014 at 11:46 PM Hi John- This is beautiful and very well written. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Chuck Melugin March 11, 2014 at 5:19 PM Well written John!! Drinking from hope springs! My best, chick

Therese Bacha February 28, 2014 at 7:07 PM Hi John, I have not been on poetry soup since a while, today I noticed you have stopped writing 2 months ago, and not on the new year, are you OK? I am really worried about you. I hope you are doing great, and its just for a while you are off. Bless u Terry xoxo Hope to hear from you. xoxo

Funom Makama February 28, 2014 at 11:40 AM Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for making my day. I have found it pleasurable to always begin the weekend with Poetrysoup because poets like you and poems like this do not disappoint. Have a lovely weekend

Richard Lamoureux February 23, 2014 at 9:11 AM Good morning John. John Posey February 27, 2014 at 10:09 AM Thank you, Richard..... Your comments are appreciated......Jake.

Richard Lamoureux February 21, 2014 at 9:15 AM This is a lot of fun. Well done John.

Shadow Hamilton February 18, 2014 at 2:52 PM I love this Jake it sings to me hugs

Lucilla Carrillo February 14, 2014 at 4:19 PM Thank you for this beautiful poem. Many blessings... Lucilla

Poet Destroyer A November 17, 2013 at 3:10 AM John, Congratulations & thank you for supporting my contest... always ~LINDA~

Cherie Fleming November 13, 2013 at 7:57 AM This was fun... I enjoyed the simplicity and the emotion.

Matthew Anish November 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM Reminds me of the song by the Temptations - "Just My Imagination" Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Shirley Candy November 7, 2013 at 3:12 PM Awesome words! Nicely written, Jake. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for introducing me to Mr. Walter Mitty ;)) ~Shirley John Posey November 7, 2013 at 5:58 PM Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.... Jake

Sarai Virden November 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM A cryptic profession so deep. Beautifully penned dear one ... Hugs John Posey November 6, 2013 at 5:54 AM Thanks for your inspiring comments on my work.... Love ya.... Jake

Debbie Guzzi November 4, 2013 at 3:04 PM You have achieved something not many can, being happy with yourself! Light & Love John Posey November 4, 2013 at 5:48 PM Thanks Debbie... Just a little creative writing... I've been really inspired lately.... Your visits help my cause against writer's block.... Hugs darlin'...Jake

Carlitha Taylor November 3, 2013 at 2:57 PM awesome! love it! John Posey November 3, 2013 at 3:14 PM Thank you, sweet friend.... I treasure your visits.... Jake

Poet Tacito November 3, 2013 at 9:06 AM Holy damn...a sacrificial love. Strong message. Great job! Poet Tacito November 3, 2013 at 4:43 PM I absolutely concur with this. John Posey November 3, 2013 at 12:02 PM Look at some of the great avatars on this site and you'll know where the inspiration came from.... Strictly poetical write, though it sometimes comes close....Thanks for your comment.... Jake

Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM - Eyes can say a lot ... and a heart understand. - Beautiful, John! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) John Posey November 3, 2013 at 7:51 AM Thanks for stopping by.... It is always a pleasure to hear from you..... Hugs.... Jake

Ravi Sathasivam November 3, 2013 at 7:19 AM "You speak with your eyes and I hear with my heart. They tell of a love that never can start." Excellent.. Beautifully said. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs John Posey November 3, 2013 at 7:30 AM Thank you, my friend. I first wrote this with only the first 2 verses... The third was added as an afterthought... I'm glad you liked it.... Jake