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Life's Undiscovered Passion

LIFE'S UNDISCOVERED PASSION 

I reached up far to touch a star.
It only took a second.
I thought I heard a salient call 
alas it did not beckon.

While looking for an artful craft
and finding none; the time blew past
I looked toward the heaven's stars
for talents that could break these bars 

Like thickened paint on canvass fashion
Mixed with rich excitant passion 
From Starry Night to sheer delight
but never wrong and never right.

Should I envy those with deep affection
with skills that move in-synced direction
for passions born into their soul
to define their purpose-- take control.

Athletic prowess, artistic flavor, 
a builders trade, a science major,
musicians joy and mountaineer
for all of those we stop and cheer
and think if we could only be
but they are they and we are we.

Somewhere, somewhere deep inside
are struggles there we cannot hide
doubts and fears that suck the joy
from life's sweet gifts; a noxious ploy
of destiny failing in an attempt
to re-discover a lost lament.

CAK  12-2-2012

SYNOPSIS
Sometimes, I find myself lamenting
that I do not possess an 
exceptional skill or talent. It seems
many people find great joy from theirs.
It seems to gnaw at my being and
I grow sorrowful that somehow
I am missing something.

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/8/2015 1:18:00 PM Hi Allan, ha I am so happy to read your comment on the bottom. I haven't read any of the new poems. Lately, I find myself on here once or twice a week :) However, I do wish to hear from you this summer when I am back full blast! LOL, I say that, but knowing me. I'll probably be asleep all summer long. Are you still active, Or do you only come once in a blue moon? Only one way to find out. Read your latest poem. Sending hugs. I must be bored, I dropped by to read your reply to my comment. :) Login to Reply

Emmy Weatherill Date: 4/7/2015 1:58:00 PM I absolutely love this. It reminds me of the way I sometimes feel when I see those taking pride in something they are passionate about and good at. This poem is beautiful and the rhyme scheme is admirably crafty. Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 4/7/2015 3:27:00 PM Thank you Emmy. Envy sometimes grabs hold of me and shakes me to my core. Allan

Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/5/2015 3:58:00 PM ALLAN, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. Have yourself a Happy Easter ~Always & Forever~ LINDA Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 4/7/2015 3:29:00 PM Linda, my favorite poet on Poetry Soup. So glad to hear from you. Actually, I'm Jewish so we still have a few days left to eat the cardboard tasting Matzah. Take care, Allan

Terry O'Leary Date: 9/23/2013 3:23:00 PM No one can have all... thus, everyone is missing something... Terry Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 9/23/2013 3:42:00 PM I didn't want it all.

Just That Archaic Poet Date: 8/22/2013 11:05:00 AM It dismays me to hear you say that your talent is not exceptional. I quite disagree, and I'm sure others do as well. You have true, innate talent. This poem is exceptional in every way; I enjoyed it immensely. You are clever and crafty and witty. Kudos to you! :) Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 8/22/2013 1:11:00 PM What shall I call you? To whom it may concern doesn't seem to fit. Nevertheless, thank you for your kind words. Perhaps it is the passion I seek. But one thing I know; with great talent comes great pathos and a sadness deep within.

Allan Koven Date: 8/17/2013 3:18:00 PM Red, forever the optimist. The happier way to live, most assuredly. Although perfection is the most elusive of all endeavors. Thank you for you kind comments. I really appreciated them. Allan Login to Reply

Red Fiery Date: 8/17/2013 3:29:00 AM Art is life and life is beautiful )... It's always gud to seek for perfection. .sky is the limit for an artist...A very exceptional poem by a very talented poet ! Cheers ! Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 8/17/2013 3:33:00 PM Red, forever the optimist. The happier way to live, most assuredly. Although perfection is the most elusive of all endeavors. Thank you for you kind comments. I really appreciated them. Allan

Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/15/2013 9:36:00 AM Im glad i got to read your wonderful poem today-Charma : ) Login to Reply

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 6/3/2013 10:42:00 AM hi there and thank you for looking at my poem.. I see you are relatively new so may I welcome you and tell you I really enjoyed this one of yours xx Login to Reply

Pam Woolford Date: 6/2/2013 4:54:00 AM This is a very well thought out poem. I think that you have a unique way of writing your poetry. Well done Beauty28 Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 6/2/2013 10:00:00 AM Pam, I appreciate you reading my poems. I read some of yours. Unrelenting psychic pain and despair. What life sometimes meters out cannot be understood. You have expressed in words what the mind has sent asunder. Keep writing.

Mohammad Yamin Date: 6/1/2013 6:30:00 PM It gave me immense pleasure to read your thoughtful poem. You have a way with words and express beautifully. -Mohammad Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 6/1/2013 7:40:00 PM Thank you Mohammad. Your poem on Suicide bombers gave me hope that others named Mohammad may see things the same way.

Manel Gunatillake Date: 6/1/2013 5:58:00 AM very deep thoughts. Thank you for sharing. Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 6/1/2013 1:32:00 PM Thank you for you comments. Really liked your love poems.

Mario De Paz Date: 6/1/2013 3:48:00 AM Your life undiscovered passion helped me to discover your exceptional attitude to write perfect verses full of empathy. Thank you Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 6/1/2013 1:34:00 PM Thank you for your comments. I have the feeling after reading your poetry that you have some very deep thoughts too.

Sundari Kannan Date: 5/31/2013 7:21:00 PM for all of those we stop and cheer and think if we could only be but they are they and we are we. how very true are these lines they speak the voice of many in this world...enjoyed your poem the struggle within voiced well..sunkan Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 6/1/2013 1:36:00 PM Thank you for your comments. Wonder is a human condition of which we all partake. Perhaps I partake a little too much.

Michael Ainsley Date: 5/31/2013 6:52:00 PM Artful you are Sir painting with wordson the canvas of my mind. Thanks. Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 6/1/2013 1:42:00 PM Thank you for your comments. It must have been wonderful for you traveling the world over. A life fully lived with memories attached to emotional synapses that still sparkle with flavors that only you possess.

Shadow Hamilton Date: 5/31/2013 5:22:00 PM Allen hi a deep poem, ranging feelings running through. I like it Linda Login to Reply Allan Koven Date: 6/1/2013 1:44:00 PM Thank you for your comments. Really liked some of your pastoral poems. You must be nature lover.