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Stifled Dreams

The life that's long brings to a man a change
Of those traditions then to modern thrill.
May journeys, that we're staid, now rearrange
To open thoughts and chance for a new skill.
Does work march on by rules of a new drill?

The World turns man like marbles in a jar,
And leaves him searching for a perfect star.

Copyright © Hilda Greenhough | Year Posted 2024

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David Crandall Date: 6/11/2024 9:30:00 PM Interesting poem, Hilda. It reminds me of how I feel in retirement. After focusing only on my job for 40 years, now, I can broaden my scope and look at the whole world, like marbles, searching for something. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 6/12/2024 6:10:00 AM I hope you find what you are looking for. Best wishes.

Cynthia Vipond Date: 4/15/2024 10:10:00 PM I love the sweet depth of this! Cx Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 4/15/2024 11:02:00 PM Thank you very much.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/14/2024 8:51:00 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Great Ending... Have a blessed day writing away........ Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 4/15/2024 9:38:00 AM Thank you Paula. This was my first rhyme royal.

Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 4/2/2024 5:26:00 AM i enjoyed this one, particularly the last two lines - it's a very strong closure...thanks for visiting and commenting on my work Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 4/2/2024 7:15:00 AM Thank you for visiting. I'm honored that you liked it.

Valsa George Date: 4/1/2024 8:51:00 PM This is a poem that invokes profound thoughts, dear Hilda. What is man's place in the modern world...... isn't he like marbles in a jar? We have to change according to the demands of the time and learn new skills! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 4/1/2024 9:02:00 PM It seems so. Most of us get tired of it though. Thank you for visiting.

Joe Dimino Date: 3/31/2024 5:12:00 AM Very beautiful writing, Hilda; we are forever searching. Searching the distance heavens for our perfect star...too often ignoring the dear light within -- outshining all our man made glitters. Your write really god me thinking. Have a great day my friend. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/31/2024 7:06:00 AM Thank you.

Sotto Poet Date: 3/30/2024 3:51:00 PM The ups and downs of life's journey are beautifully reflected in your poems, Hilda. The deep wisdom that was incorporated within your poetry was very appreciated. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/30/2024 8:25:00 PM Thank you. We live in a competitive world.

Heidi Sands Date: 3/28/2024 2:16:00 PM Like marbles in a jar...I like that. Good poem :) Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/28/2024 6:42:00 PM Thank you

Panagiota Romios Date: 3/27/2024 10:21:00 AM Beautiful all the way thriugh, I’m with Karen on the last two lines! Pangie Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/27/2024 10:57:00 AM Thank you for your input. The last two lines pretty much sums it up.

Karen Jones Date: 3/24/2024 11:19:00 PM The last two lines sum up the poem perfectly! Enjoyed reading Hilda! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/25/2024 12:27:00 AM Thank you.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/23/2024 7:33:00 AM - Definitely something to think about, Hilda - Well written...the last two lines are excellent :) - hugs Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/23/2024 12:51:00 PM Thank you for your encouragement.

Bill Baker Date: 3/22/2024 5:17:00 PM Intriguing poetry, Hilda. Life can certainly thrill and disappoint us as we travel through life. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/22/2024 7:40:00 PM Thank you. Sending hugs.

David Fisher Date: 3/22/2024 4:49:00 PM Enjoyed the depth of your poem. I've been thinking similar thoughts(yet I haven't thought poetically about them); I'm glad to see how well you put them into a short rhyme. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/22/2024 7:39:00 PM Thank you for reading it.

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/22/2024 7:34:00 AM So very beautiful--in content and tone. A delightful poem Hilda. Much enjoyed the voice and depth. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/22/2024 8:43:00 AM Thank you very much.

Ink Empress Date: 3/22/2024 5:19:00 AM Dear hilda, what a deeply meaningful write this is, i must also highlight and appreciate your rhymes and flow of your well articulated lines as well as how youv delivered this really is brilliant . I especially loved the last two lines, left an impression, so poetically moving! Pleasure always reading your work. Sending you light always Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/22/2024 7:00:00 AM Thank you for your kind words. Have a pleasant weekend.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 3/22/2024 2:31:00 AM Great rhyming in this poem. Loved reading it. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/22/2024 6:58:00 AM Thank you, Victor.

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/21/2024 8:46:00 PM 'like marbles in a jar' rings my bell. Kudos, Hilda. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/21/2024 10:01:00 PM Thank you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 3/21/2024 7:55:00 PM Hilda, in this poem, your thoughts are expressed in such a lovely fashion. This is a fave. :) Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/21/2024 8:20:00 PM Thank you. Have a nice weekend.

Susan Ashley Date: 3/21/2024 8:39:00 AM Dear Hilda, your excellent poem is a deep, thought-provoking and beautifully expressed poetic gem. Your last two lines are especially profound. May we continue to dreams and wish upon stars. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/21/2024 8:46:00 AM Thank you. I appreciate the very encouraging comments. Warmest wishes to you.

Gary Radice Date: 3/21/2024 2:52:00 AM As time marches on I often feel I’m playing a game I don’t know the rules of and losing my own marbles as a result. :) Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/21/2024 3:55:00 AM Thank you for reading my poem.

Zyrool Gifford Date: 3/20/2024 4:45:00 PM Me too, It’s nice to support each other, I feel. Enjoy your evening. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/20/2024 5:36:00 PM Thank you.

Zyrool Gifford Date: 3/20/2024 3:55:00 PM So true, I like the part of marbles in a jar, Searching takes a lifetime. Beautifully said. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/20/2024 4:09:00 PM Thank you. I always like hearing from people I am following.

Paige Hind Date: 3/20/2024 3:49:00 PM So true, unfortunately. The rhyming flows well in this... :) Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/20/2024 4:08:00 PM Thank you. I had to remember iambic pentameter.

Jerry Brotherton Date: 3/20/2024 2:45:00 PM A lovely and though-provoking write, my friend. Have a wonderful evening, Hilda. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/20/2024 4:07:00 PM Thank you. Take care.

Joe Dimino Date: 3/20/2024 1:17:00 PM I think after all is said and done, searching...best sums it all up. Forever searching...trying to developed philosophies, understandings that allow is to peer around, split the curtain and transcend the mysteries of life and death. Excellent read! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/20/2024 2:34:00 PM I'm glad you liked it. Searching is a lifetime job.

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