Be the one you dream

For the group 'Creative Poetry'.

Who are we, but subservient fools

Guided by rusted cliché’s

Following an obscure vision

Of a future handed down

By those who walked the same path before

The death of inspiration

Its cries are still resonant

Resurfacing with every clink of the chain

Forged by our own hands

Upon our minds and souls

Darkened and dismayed

Curbing the voracious wants

Will the destiny be ever attained

 

A false impression of failure

Decimated scores of originals

What remained

Were the same blind men

With different faces

But the same emptiness

Clutching their existence

Propelling them on the same circular path

Feeding their greed of a ravishing reward

At the end of their journey

A deeply imprinted impression

Of something that was never to be

With borrowed thoughts

Trudging along the same worn road

Unaware of an impending time

Of eclipsed humanity

Of shared identity

Of no originality

 

Dare to dream

Dream of walking down an unknown path

Think of the possibilities cradled in future’s arms

Strive for singularity

Create an independent self

Be someone who has never been before

Be the one you dream to be

Author's Note

I was told by someone that my earlier piece ' Enchanting Destruction of Self' was traditional. Here, I've tried to be a different with my approach to the matter. What do you think?

Reviews

[Becky C Strukamp]

Dare to dream
Dream of walking down an unknown path
Think of the possibilities cradled in future’s arms
Strive for singularity
Create an independent self
Be someone who has never been before
Be the one you dream to be


A powerful ending to a powerful poem. I loved it.

[Seshat Nidaba]

A oneness with the history of the journey makes the future more incredible, I resonate with the moral of the piece.

I think you could attempt this theme yet again with more original language such as the 'Strive for singularity' mould.

[Silent Lover]

Bravo, this is a masterpiece. Astounding work. Please tell me what you desired to communicate in this poem. I would love to hear your thoughts, and see if they match mine. It is remarkable.

[Xicor]

Nice ! :)

[Dshaman14]

a very good write! two thumbs up! :D

[Myenigma]

I think this poem is very truthful,wonderful and inspiring. "Dare to Dream" and the last verses are really cool yet powerful, fitting perfectly with your poem.
:)

[Dayran]

An encouragement from a star, no doubt, shoot first then ask questions later...... Is there any other way? A clarion call of the day.

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Nice writing. The last stanza is very positive, which makes the poem for me.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with your words.
"Dare to dream
Dream of walking down an unknown path"
When we forget to dream and lose hope. What is left? Thank you for a poem with great wisdom.
Coyote

[Sam Severn]

This poem inspired me, on a day when I needed a dose of inspiration! THANK YOU!! DREAM ON, Enigmatic Soul!! ㋡

[stars are far]

this was great
"Dare to dream

Dream of walking down an unknown path

Think of the possibilities cradled in future’s arms

Strive for singularity

Create an independent self

Be someone who has never been before

Be the one you dream to be"

Perfect stanza :)