I Wonder

I wonder as I wander
From head to heart to soul
If life is like an empty game
Or more, an empty goal

If passion is the price we pay
For pure and perfect peace
If people are the problem
Or the path to our release

For who I am and what I know
Is not what others see
When life is like a rocket ship
And no one cares but me

The path to my salvation
Is a long and winding road
But I am glad to make it
With an extra heavy load

The promise of a better life
Is part of who I am
The lesser peace of harmony
Is worthy of a clam

The urgency of living 
Is a worthy fact to face
The silence of a shooting star
Is harder still to trace

The universe is full of those
Who buried on the shore
Gave deference to those who died
By living so much more

The story of eternity
Is written in your heart
The actor that you suffer long
Is waiting for a part

The soul that you should conquer
Is the hardest one to win
The restless dream within you
Is the place you should begin

But when you do remember
That discretion is your fame
The wiser part of virtue
Is the value in your name.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Faure Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 9:34 AM
So Inspiring... Thanks for posting!
Perna Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 10:08 PM
Insightful and profound! Lovely written!
Poetry Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 8:16 PM
A lovely Poem.
Jones Avatar
July 2, 2022 at 6:42 PM
The universe is full of those Who buried on the shore Gave deference to those who died By living so much more Favorite lines of this poem and I see why it won potd! Belated congrats!
Gauthier Avatar
May 31, 2021 at 8:20 AM
Awesome poem, Bryan. Congrats on your well deserved POTD ~
Kulkarni Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 9:57 AM
Such a great poem you have written Bryan! While living day-today life we truly wonder and search answers for so many questions that come up! Like you said brilliantly we need to be patient!! "The path to my salvation Is a long and winding road But I am glad to make it With an extra heavy load" Thank you for your wisdom!
Radice Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 12:34 PM
Belated congratulations on this wonderful piece of poetry Bryan. Cheers - Gary
Kaufman Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 12:08 PM
Congrats on poem of the day, very thought provoking write. I liked the "universe is full of those who buried on the shore" especially. Thank u Nancy
Norton Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 9:57 AM
Thanks, Nancy. Glad you liked. Bryan
Allison Avatar
May 21, 2021 at 3:15 AM
wonderful words of wisdom Bryan many congrats on POTD sorry I am late dropping by hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
May 19, 2021 at 5:42 AM
A wonder! And wonderful! Congratulations on POTD! A fave!
Norton Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:47 PM
Thank you, Kim.
Andresen Avatar
May 19, 2021 at 1:33 AM
- Congratulations on your great p.o.t.d., Bryan :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Norton Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:48 PM
Glad you liked it. Take care.
Downing  Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 9:21 PM
What an amazing poem, and so well deserved to potd. Congratulations!
Norton Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:50 PM
Thanks, Akkina. I wish it was better. Best wishes.
Nicole Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 6:09 PM
"The value in your name" is precious and priceless indeed. There are so many thoughts within to ponder. This image is breathtaking. *The silence of a shooting star, is harder still to trace* Congratulations Bryan, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
Norton Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:52 PM
Thank you, Brandy. I appreciate your sentiments. They are priceless to me.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 3:45 PM
Congratulations on your POTD with this fine poem with profound thoughts. Warm wishes ~ Mala
Norton Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 5:26 PM
Thank you for congrats and that's a hat's to you as well. A lot of pats are more than stats or what's a friend to tell. The stars are bars we keep in jars when we surrender fate. So set them free and let them be your brand new starting gate. Best wishes, Bryan
Lawless Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 2:46 PM
THANKS!! I NEEDED THAT! it seems you have simplified the never ending search and done it in a wonderfully poetic verse.
Norton Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 5:58 PM
Thank you John for what is on your mind and present sent. It means a lot to know you got a kind and pleasant gent.
Peck Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 2:23 PM
A very deep and thoughtful poem! I especially liked the last two lines. Congratulations!
Norton Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 6:12 PM
Thank you, Ann. A strong finish is always great. Take care, Bryan
Hankins Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 12:16 PM
Fine writing and an enjoyable one. Congratulations on POTD!
Norton Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 6:13 PM
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. See what I've been missing.
Michael Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 11:27 AM
Very nice ending...A wonderful poem. Congratulations Bryan Norton on POTD.
Norton Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:54 PM
Thanks, Arturo. I'm grateful, and most unworthy, to be picked for this honor. Best wishes.
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May 18, 2021 at 10:50 AM
I really love this Verse: If passion is the price we pay For pure and perfect peace Thanks, i going back to passion ;)
Merryman Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 8:50 AM
Back to say Congrats on POTD, Bryan! Kim M
Sands Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 8:09 AM
Excellent POTD Bryan. Congratulations :)
La France Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 6:43 AM
Bryan, beautiful and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor, peace _Constance
Turner Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 6:08 AM
Well written and easy to read. Most definitely a lot of information to process and think about. Congratulations on POTD, Bryan.
Cunningham Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 4:22 AM
Plenty to think about in your well written verse Bryan. Congrats on POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom
Seeker Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 4:20 AM
Superb write, oozing wisdom! Congrats on POTD Bryan! Really enjoyed! Thank you!
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