Shatter the Skies

The chase for laurels, our once fevered run
Its heady tune of love and vanity
Shattering azure skies to catch the sun
Lurid bonfires of our humanity

Under the cobalt canopy, I find
Waning, my drive to be the fastest horse
Plaques on the wall have bought no peace of mind
A surrender, or have I run my course?

No longer am I caged by boundlessness
Nor drawn to the hymns of normality
Now strength moves cautiously in soundlessness
My heart’s home cast in bronze finality

Yet the dream endures to grasp for the wreath
To shatter blue skies or settle beneath?

6/8/16
© Thomas W. Quigley

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Eve Roper

July 4, 2016 at 4:10 PM

Tom, I enjoyed your voice and following along reading. Very good write. :) Thank you so very much for reading my poem “ We Will Drink Some Nectar Sweet”. Hugs Eve

Tom Quigley

July 5, 2016 at 5:36 PM

Thank you, Eve!

Sandra Haight

June 11, 2016 at 11:40 AM

A great Sonnet, Tom. Yes, we have to find that balance, don't we...your last two lines still begs the question. Much to think about within your well-written, soul-searching poem...and I love the way you read it! 7, Sandra

Tom Quigley

June 12, 2016 at 11:31 PM

Thank you, Sandra!