bend with laughter,
shifting moods
like water becoming flame,
a cacophony of contradictions:
avant-garde, experimental,
an artist reshaping the frame.
that causes the worry—
desire’s sharp edges
always slicing the calm,
its whisper, a storm,
its promise, a phantom.
feet bruised on this unforgiving path.
“Enchant the world,” they said,
“Spin light from shadows,
give your dreams breath,”
though my hands tremble,
though the weight of wanting
sometimes still bows my back.
like a prism to the sun,
still scattering themselves
into a thousand colors.
Be well and make the most of this day.
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Beautiful poem! Our lives are much like a prism, the different facets of ourself on display on any given day, only to give way to another version. I make myself dizzy some days lol
Wow, what a beautiful, reflective, and inspiring piece. A joy to enjoy and reflect on with such a powerful use of metaphor!😍
So immensely profound! That is definitely my favorite part and likely a phrase I am going to carry with me for quite some time.
Beautiful poetry about the world. The world is truly fascinating. Humans will never stop pursuing the world. Only death will stop man's desire to pursue the world. Have a nice day, Eric.
Optimism, positive thinking and positive words are what makes our lives beautiful.
Very nice poem, very well written