Nicholas Ellis Poet Free verse

Self Discovery

I embarked on a journey of self-discovery
To find that where I began was also my destination
We would like to think that life has some magical equation
I have travelled across the sea and through eclipsed forest floors
I’ve climbed the highest peaks only to discover
That God must be higher
Trawled the abyss to discover that I have limitations
And that hell might not be below the surface
I studied human nature to find that I don’t fit into
The physiological make-up of the theorists
I’ve aged to discover that the fountain of youth
Is only within my mind
I’ve bled to discover that we all are red below the surface
I’ve loved only to find that it is accompanied by heartache
I’ve died and yet I cannot tell anyone
What lies afterlife?

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Poet Destroyer A June 12, 2016 at 10:58 PM Nicholas Ellis , Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2016 at 12:27 PM - Poetry: Music in words .... rhythmic expression of emotion, like the nectar of the bee, you are sharing here with us Nicholas :) - Welcome to Poetry Soup :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Skat A June 8, 2016 at 12:44 AM that is deep, Nicholas, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**

Moon Flower June 7, 2016 at 7:15 AM That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Nicholas. :)