Grail

GRAIL

each has their own prize
tucked away in a wish
deep in the inscrutable heart,
it rises from time to time
like a treasure only seen
by the eyes of innocents.

it rises up unbidden
to remind that there is more 
than a, nose to the grind stone life.
allotted to a new babe as it is born,
a grail fantasy is implanted, 
a carrot on a stick of sorts.

whilst we live, unaware for most
except, for the ants that 
occasionally attack our thoughts 
cause restless legs to strain at
the conformity accepted as life.
wanderlust without a goal.

daydreams that seem to have
no righteous home. 
all dismissed as silliness 
or insanity depending, 
on the strength of the call 
to leave the bonds of uniformity.

that golden seed we have from birth
is the poets goad, 
the musicians lost chord
a writers perfect tale.
it is not for fame and glory that we seek
but for our holy grail.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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November 18, 2017 at 12:23 PM
Excellent poem Patricia..
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November 20, 2017 at 9:19 AM
Thank you Silent One.
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November 18, 2017 at 11:55 AM
This poem is perfection Patricia! A Fave! : )
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November 20, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Thank you for your gracious comment.
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November 18, 2017 at 8:46 AM
Triple wowsa! V4 my fave.
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November 20, 2017 at 9:28 AM
Where have you been. Doing all sorts of exciting things no doubt. Thank you.
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November 18, 2017 at 6:54 AM
This is incredible, what an amazing poem my friend! You have grandiosely provided me with an awe beyond that which I can imagine, so wondrous Patricia! I believe your forth stanza is superior to your others, so descriptive and masterfully written! What a delightful piece, great Work!!
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November 20, 2017 at 9:26 AM
You are so encouraging Russell. Thank you.
Daniel Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 6:35 AM
Wonderful writing, Patricia, especially the final stanza:)
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November 20, 2017 at 9:32 AM
Jo you are so kind to drop by to read my work. Thank you.
Rees Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 4:36 AM
The unease of not knowing if there is more, or if there should be more, and if so what is it and only then can we strive for it, clearly identified as a goal for a restless spirit. Beautifully written, Patricia.
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November 20, 2017 at 9:37 AM
I don't know what is out there waiting but if it is anything like this experience then it is going to be one heck of an adventure. I gave up trying to guess and now I set my course for the inevitable which is sailing off the edge of the earth. Thank you for understanding.
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November 17, 2017 at 9:18 PM
Wonderful poem, Patricia.
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November 17, 2017 at 9:27 PM
Thank you Line.
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November 17, 2017 at 10:58 AM
Wonderfully penned Patricia! Love your mind :) xomo!
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November 17, 2017 at 9:27 PM
Thank you Maureen sweet sister.
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