M. Teresa Blaylock Poet Villanelle

My Heart Decided Long Ago

My heart decided long ago
   That life is for adventures, and
That bound'ries flow like rivers flow.

Though people told me what to know,
   I'd weather ev'ry reprimand --
My heart decided long ago.

I fought false rhetoric, and so
   Set out across an unknown land,
Where bound'ries flow like rivers flow.

I'd learn from flower, deer, and crow --
   I'd sail the sea -- walk soft, white sand --
My heart decided long ago.

I felt the winds of wisdom blow --
   The breath of Life, and Her command --
That bound'ries flow like rivers flow;

And on Life's river now I row,
   My destiny within my hand;
My heart decided long ago
   That bound'ries flow like rivers flow.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Carol Sunshine Brown April 11, 2011 at 6:59 AM I have stopped by to read some of your excellent poetry today M. Teresa. I hope to be back soon to read more and maybe see some new poems also. I wish you the best with your writing always. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown August 13, 2010 at 5:31 AM I am feeling the urge to go back and read poetry from earlier writing of my favorite poets today and this is the one I opened of yours M. Teresa. I truly enjoyed reading it today and it is one of your best. Love, Carol