Abdul Malik Mandani Poet Enclosed Rhyme

I Had a Dream

Oh, it's just nothing, really, 
Well, I once dared to dream,
It was crazy, a wistful whim
And I earned misery for my folly.

When you reach for the star
The fall usually is steep
You get hurt, you weep
And you wage a losing war.

I was cocky and I was rich
And I walked with a strut,
But then I fell on my butt
Just as fame was within my reach.

Oh, it only hurts when I sit,
But then I sit quite so often,
So I carry a cushion to soften
my bruised bottom a wee bit.

Not mine, it's someone else's tale...
Oh, OK! It is my silly story,
But I am fine, not to worry
All is well if the 'end' is well!


~"Just within reach" contest by John lawless

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Poet Destroyer A April 25, 2015 at 11:46 PM Abdul, Congratulations in John Lawless "Just Within Reach" contest. Always ~ LINDA ~

Faye Gibson April 21, 2015 at 7:24 PM Enjoyed the humor in this one, Abdul. Congratulations.

Debbie Guzzi April 21, 2015 at 2:46 PM Congrad's on your verse winning. Light & Love

John Lawless April 21, 2015 at 10:25 AM Abdul, the little twist of "tongue in cheek" humor had me chuckling each time I read this one. thanks for playing. Abdul Malik Mandani April 21, 2015 at 12:50 PM I believe you got 'end' part right?! Thanks a lot.

Suvasini Subrahmanya April 19, 2015 at 5:44 AM Hey, Abdul: I liked your poem! Going ro read the remaining ones too. Suvasini Abdul Malik Mandani April 19, 2015 at 11:14 AM Unbelievable!! You, on my side of the street? Glad to have you here. Will talk to you more often.