Notes About The Poem

Contest-Leaves of Life-sponsor Hiya Sharma 9/14/26

When the Universe Unfolds

When the soul-stars dream and die
to say goodbye allowing the universe to unfold
as the leaf of life sleeps upon my lips
my heart's pulse will beat beneath the horizon's glow
so, I may be born in the sunset of a restless womb
to cry out with my first breath

where I ask the trembling sky to greet the earth
as neither dusk or dawn can delude me
from nurturing my days of illusions
and fantasies of enchanted love
where my dreamer's dreams bloom
into a misty realm of turbulent lovers
that drift through the dim-lit shadows of my mind
where I journey with the memories made, long forgotten
seeking answers to unresolved questions
that haunt my soul that stirs in the night
where sleep is a guest that leaves before dawn
to leave my blind eyes open
starring into the darkness, confused
by decisions made without thought or reason

placing the stones pulled from my life's river
on sacred ground to be the foundation of my soul
where it stands alone on an undecided path
that leads to a universe of wishes
that hides in the thorny brambles 
of my aged passage through time
where I seek the...why...of all the loves
that have passed through my various lives
where I am the eyes of time blinded from my ancient form
carrying the scars of choices burned in my soul
by the flame of passion, that is my sherpa guide
leading me toward an enduring ending
without fear or reservation
where the foliage of farewell cries out
oh fall, let this lore of love be the last
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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

Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM
beautiful imagery and message. Best wishes with this contest entry, sir.
Lane Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM
You've beaten the scourge of lost love into submission, Frederick and used the chosen lines with the expertise of a master poet. The flow is undeniable and the message is conceived and believed. ❤️
Parker Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 3:43 PM
thank you, Lin, as a poet I admire, I feel gratitude for your kindness😊
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