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The Leader

“When I wake up I am love.” “But don’t you aspire to anything?” “I am more interested in profound silence, Though my “interest” is much like a bird in flight.” “You seem destined for misinterpretation.” “That’s okay. In fact, everything that happens is okay.” “Doesn’t the world necessitate moral judgment?” “Where is your perception? Let go of everything, Though when you wake up make sure you are love.” “No one understands you!” “You are a precious jewel flashing colors directly at me.” “I don’t follow you. I’ve never followed you.” “You should. I’m the leader.” Walking away, one of them ponders in front of the broad silver sea: I don’t know what to do with my love So it spreads out like a map Hitting plateaus and dunes and flatlands and swamps And God-knows-what-else and what do monks Do when they live with their family And drink beer… When do they make time to pray? When does writing becomes the disease? When do angels stop whispering to you?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 8/14/2009 9:51:00 PM
Great questions there at the end but I loved the dialogue ... smile ... I think the form is probably Free Verse (not, I Don't Know ... smile) but then I think a lot of writes fall under that category ... LOL ... seems to be a catchall for me ...
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Date: 8/12/2009 5:48:00 AM
Matt, I like this poem. It is almost like giving us a peek into your mind- very lyrical. Did you use your "Write Now! contest technique when you wrote this poem? (I love that contest!!!) Take care, my poet leader! Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 8/12/2009 5:45:00 AM
Matt, Thank you for the honorable mention in your contest. It was good to rework the old "ballad" gray matter. LOL! I also have another thanks to go to you. Your Write Now contest is wonderful. I tried it and things came out of me form who knows where. I often think in rhyme, so it has some rhyme too. It might have taken a little longer than I had expected, but I loved the exercise. I'm going to use that technique again sometime...to know myself better. A million thanks!!! Love, DAS-J
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Date: 8/11/2009 9:12:00 AM
wow!nice write. thank you for winning my poem as honorable mention. ur contest is stimulating..
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Date: 8/8/2009 5:42:00 AM
Matt I agree with Carol - We are blessed by reading your Poetry - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 8/7/2009 3:18:00 PM
Another day we are blessed to be here reading and writing poetry. Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry today Matt. Love, Carol
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