Perhaps a Balloon

i believe that balloons are free 
even tied to strings 
they rise above me 
i'm pretty sure they want the sun 
and ignore the clouds of everyone 
i might be mistaken 
perhaps not of wit 
but if there's a race to the sky 
i want to be part of it 
perhaps a balloon 
has nothing to lose 
leaving the ground behind 
the problem it seems 
when i let go the string 
it gets to fly. . . i have to climb
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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

King Avatar
June 10, 2010 at 11:14 PM
This made me smile inside. It's a very wonderful poem. Like innocent poetry from a childrens book...love nikki.
Brown Avatar
February 18, 2009 at 9:18 PM
definitly!! whimsical- hopeful, I really liked this poem!
Ginn Avatar
February 18, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Ahhh a dreamer. I suppose most poets are. As long as you watch it as far as you can part of you still gets to fly.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace