~I never did learn to fly

...and I never did learn to fly

   always trying to take flight

came close a time or two,

  could never quite get off the ground

wings were clipped as a fledgling

       stories written on caged walls

echoed, yet there were no lyrics to sing

   without a voice on a prayer

plummeted to  abysm's bottomless pit

    till I could feel no more

there in the dark stillness lie the secret

          rhythm and music filled the air

Found the poetry within my soul

realized the wings were in my heart

all along, I was meant to dance 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Never quite learned to fly, but you know how to dance... Beautifully portrayed piece. This one speaks to the beauty of human nature, in my opinon. We so often try (bang our heads against the wall) to be something that we are not, when the truth of our souls is hidden within all the time, waiting to be unlocked. Really enjoyed this one...

[Frieda P]

Happens quite often, to me anyway, thanks for your insightful review Friday, nice to see you back here. :-)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i too was made to dance not fly...but in my head and mind, i fly when i dance....to some far off place where the beat keeps me sane.

nicely done...did you mean "fledgling"?

we drop down as far as we can plummet...but dancing can bring us up out of the abyss.

i like jo jo's line in "Across the Universe"

"music is the only thing that matters...play it loud enough, it keeps the demons at bay"

[Frieda P]

Flying & dancing at the same time has to be the best feeling in the world jacob and yes, thanks for the catch...great line by the way...

[kublakhan27]

Everything the followed the opening ellipsis is pure and unadulterated Frieda, and yet that ellipsis has a stranglehold on my imagination...I don't recall you ever opening a poem this way (if you have, forgive me, you're aware of the swiss cheese I call my current memory) but if you have, it is not affected me like it has here...we both know already that your words are golden, but I can't help wondering what was going through your mind before that first line was penned...but it is not the destiny of the reader to know that...familiar pleasures, Mrs.R :) xo

[Frieda P]

Now you're making me think hon, I think so once before but not positive, I love reading your reviews, even with your swiss cheese memory, you made my morning Benji! x

[kublakhan27]

Always happy when I can bring some sun to your morning Mrs.R...and it's much better for you, if you know what I mean ;) xo

[Frieda P]

You know I meant to say I don't recall what prompted this one, usually it's music or an image, but I don't have a clue where it came from, but that's okay I love when that happens....once in a while the muse gives us a break and we don't have to work so hard for it. ;-) xo

[kublakhan27]

I agree, those usually are the best ones, or the most rewarding at least :) xo

[Aarea]

This is beautiful writing. I loved the feel and idea of your poem. The last few lines were very powerful. Congratulations.

[Frieda P]

Thank you for your visit Bob and such a gracious review.

[Rita L. Sev]

Those last three lines choked me up a bit... not sure why other than the fact that the whole piece is beautifully written, and comes to a satisfying sigh of contentment in these lines.

[Frieda P]

Wow Rita, I didn't expect that reaction but I'm thrilled it was so affecting, thank you muchly.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

First of all I am so glad you wrote this, Frieda....This truly lifted my heart...

The picture at the end is amazing and speaks volumes... It shows relevance and resilience...
However, your words are the essence of your soul and that is what truly shines here...

Lovely write! ~xoxoxo~

P.S. I enjoyed the song as well... tranquil!

[Frieda P]

Awh Robbiecakes, that's so good to know my sweet friend....xoxo

[lee von cleef]

your heart will light on a feather and float.

[Frieda P]

Sweet lee, grazie mille.

[redzone]

a poetic heart is always dancing and a dancing heart is always flying... i am envious, you have the best of all hearts.... i am not one for fate and i think we are always searching for more in life, if not, don't we then die inside, even if just a little... Frieda, write and dance to the skies!!!! did i say i really enjoyed your poem.... ----redzone

[Frieda P]

What a lovely review redzone, thank you, muchly appreciated my friend.

[★ Starry]

That describe me except my wings are not in my heart, it's in my tibia.

[Frieda P]

Sounds like that might hurt Starry, thanks muchly.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, but you DO fly, Frieda....you soar with the butterflies every time you write a beautiful poem like this one. We are all meant to express ourselves differently in life. There is no doubt you were meant to be a poet. Your words do dance across the page and when I get to the last line, I am disappointed. Just lovely! Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Thanks for this most gracious review Lydia...I'm humbled.

[shallimarRose]

OK this one is gorgeous.. Loved it..
"Found the poetry within my soul
realized the wings were in my heart
all along, I was meant to dance "

I loved that you started it with "and" not something I see much in poetry.. Thank you for a beautiful read.. Rose

[Frieda P]

Thank you for your kind review slimmer.... much appreciated.

[Frieda P]

Ha stoopid auto correct, shallimar, not that you'd mind I'm sure. ;-)

[shallimarRose]

lmao that happens to me all the time.. Someone posted on my poem Thank you once again for awful poetry lol They were trying to write awesome lmbo.... Rose

[Frieda P]

Hahah now slimmer doesn't sound so bad................ ;-)

[shallimarRose]

No I would love to be slimmer.. lolol... xo