Ode to the Future

This is NOT about me. I love my life, this just randomly popped into my brain.

I too dream of things to come,
of better days, of blissful ways,
of life and death, in one as whole,
I cry to the heavens, let there be light,
but the shadow that encompasses, refuses to flee,
in spite, I curse the things unseen, of anger, sorrow, and rage.
The tunnel ends in darkness for me, no brilliant angel light.
The carousel of broken dreams, spins round and round,
an endless whirl of unanswered whys,
of dashed hopes, of bleeding heartstrings, sadness overwhelms.
Summer's heat affects me not, for my soul is as chilled as ice.
I too dream of things to come,
of better days, of blissful ways,
but dreams are just for sleep.

Author's Note

Again, this is NOT about me, my life is fabulous, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Please comment thoughts and suggestions. I appreciate the critisism! :)

Reviews

[WritersRankings]

A very clever poem Sadie with a lovely cadence. Dreaming IS for the future.

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[Linda alexander]

Great write and excellent expressions, poetry can reflect anyone in society, culture, practices, beliefs, attitudes, observations, it does not need to be the writer's experience, well done job, enjoyed

[Sadiesmiles]

thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[Linda alexander]

You welcome, take care

[A. Amos]

A graceful and eloquent write, loved the last line.... Bravo,

[Sadiesmiles]

Thank You!

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome

[Emmy]

Lovely. I'm sure we all feel like this at some point in life. I especially like the line "The carousel of broken dreams, spins round and round." Again, lovely write. I hope to read more of your work soon

[Sadiesmiles]

Thank you!

[Leigh]

All of fictional literature is based on dreams and fantasies and in them our are hopes and fears, so dream on.

[Coyote Poetry]

"I too dream of things to come,
of better days, of blissful ways,
but dreams are just for sleep."
I like the poem. Good simple logic. I do believe you need to dream and reach for them. Hope is a good thing. Dead dreams leave us barren and cold. No weakness in the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lindsay G]

Change effects to affects and remove the apostrophes from why's, otherwise this is awesome and I love it!

[Sadiesmiles]

Thanks Lindsay!

[Clara]

This is amazing!!! The word choice is great and you are constantly getting better at writing! I loved the ending of the poem, "but dreams are just for sleep." Keep up the great poems Sadie!! :)

[Sadiesmiles]

thanks Clara!

[Clara]

Anytime! :)