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Glitter Dome

I guess I thought a couple of years or so ago To hold the cures or hold the ills, or even myself, alone.... But in the end I found no reward anymore, within the world of my own! What purpose, what gain I thought, from merely this? What treasure would I hold onto, then, as I took times final bow? What impact if any, did my words ever impart, towards the souls of beyond? What was the reason and the meaning of this my life, then? For I have long now realized, the graveyard of self intent, for only one.... Like wading in waters and staying afloat, yet, never really going anywhere Except perhaps, to a bank somewhere someday, to make another deposit Within this vault of quickly passings deluded mirage While walking through a crowd of reaching hands, asleep Reaching to pull me into their own minds and sights Amid the colorful confetti parade, of glory and fame, and, nothing.... Standing amazed, and somewhat ashamed, as I look toward the skies Confounded and astounded, as I walk by this sea of faces, which align these streets Smiling and cheering and waving, at me, while a tear flows down my cheek Am I a cure? Am I an ill? Or, just lost? Gathering my ounce of golden dust, within the bag of illusions I have beheld.... One life to live, one breath to breathe, one, world to see? Thinking to myself once more, as I lay aside this pen Seculars visions, again-crumbling this page, and casting it away! I have spoken of the cures, and I have spoken of the ills...."My Views" For in the end of it all, I have found no answers, clearer than these!? And I shall never buy a book, that shall never tell the tale, of eternity.... Tilting my head, and slowly lowering my eyes, thinking, how could this ever be? Smiling, with my finger pressed to my lip~turning, towards the chapter which now reads ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Beyond, the death of glitter dome....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 9/19/2010 6:58:00 PM
a "Glitter Dome" sounds as if it could take you to many places without desire to come back.to take where you can reside in a luminescent bliss for all eternity. your write is a wondrous rode John.(: ~Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 2/13/2009 7:48:00 PM
John, you most certainly stand out in a crowd! Thanks for your kind words on my poems. I may write "softly," but I carry a big stick. Check out "Mideast Military Madness" and it may change your mind about my style. When I get angry, words take a different tone. Carolyn
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Date: 1/28/2009 6:17:00 PM
I didn't walk away from you.:) Just busy, mind and body, I guess. I told you it's difficult for me to maintain relationships--sometimes I just disappear and resurface. It's bad....but I don't know why I do it! You can email me anytime.:) As for this write, it's inspiring, deep, and beautiful in its introspection....through the eyes of your soul. Love, Sara:)
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Date: 1/25/2009 1:13:00 PM
Your heart is layered with love brother. Your words shows that so well. Keep on writing brother John..the world will know.
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Date: 1/25/2009 1:00:00 PM
Dear John - Loved this poem. Your carefully chosen words uplifts the soul and inspires the heart. I especially enjoyed the line..."gathering my ounce of gold dust, within the bag of illusions"...such a brilliant and optimistic viewpoint. And your ending line promotes hope and happiness. Very well written. Hope your having a great weekend. Peace always, John
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Date: 1/23/2009 8:16:00 PM
love the title of this poem and the poem is spectacular. love and peace james
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Date: 1/22/2009 3:24:00 PM
This is truly an Amazing inspiring piece, so much inspiration and faith expressed here not to mention the beautiful imagery displayed...I felt such a peace within me reading this...I pray that this year will bring blessings untold to all of us and that we as a nation will come together..God Bless You and thank you so much for all the lovely comments on my poetry..Love Tyesha
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Date: 1/21/2009 5:38:00 AM
Excellent, searching, revealing write of courage and faith. amazing, love, Kristin
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Date: 1/20/2009 5:45:00 PM
You open your heart with amazing honesty and depth in this poem John. Questions we all ask in our seach for understanding our purpose here on earth....do we make a difference, do our views even matter? Is there anyone out there listening? I think we all pray that we can make a difference, ....well you do make a difference with each powerful poem you write! Your heart is in each one. ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 1/20/2009 4:34:00 PM
This write is very touching...you have such a beautiful spirit....and it is such a joy to know you...always, Christy
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Date: 1/20/2009 4:20:00 PM
This is awesome soul searching poem, John. The strength of your character and faith shine through this beautifully. (Deut. 4:4) GBY Love, Robin
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Date: 1/20/2009 3:57:00 PM
Good evening, John! This is a deep and searching piece. I'm sure you watched the inauguration today..one of Obama's messages.."hope over fear". Fear and uncertainties breed insecurities....and insecutities? Well, they're hard to throw off. You might be a "cure".. an "ill" -> not at all, "lost"? Who doesn't go through moments like this when they are trying to find their way? Wishing you and yours the best..God bless! Love to you..Mikki
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