~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. :-)

[Baby Ricochet]

I like this poem. It's got a hint of longing in it and acceptance. Great job Frieda

[Frieda P]

Thanks Baby, jazzed.

[Kleio13]

"Found the poetry within my soul
realized the wings were in my heart
all along, I was meant to dance ". Like this :)

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille Kleio :-)

[beautiful dreamer]

yup this is my favorite poem ever just saying. you've effectively written a dance poem i enjoy. who am i kidding i enjoy any dance poem haha. but seriously wowsers poem momma margarita

[Frieda P]

Wowsers Jen, thanks muchly.

[Angel]

Darling, I think this is the best thing you've ever written...and that is saying something!! This is absolutely BRILLIANT!!
This goes into my library...on the very TOP SHELF!!
Dance, my beautiful friend...
And let us all dance with you!!

[Frieda P]

Woo Angel, doing the happy dance to this one!! Thanks my sweet friend..............

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

You dance like sky is beneath your feet and all the heavens audience. You are so amazing! This is a touching piece on so many levels but I imagine you already know that.:) You are sunshine even on the darkest day!

[Frieda P]

I'm truly humbled by your review RQ, thanks so much......

[Sami Khalil]

I love how you accepted your destiny here from always wanting to fly away but at the end you realized that you were meant to dance with the rhythm of love and life. If you fly away , you will fly solo but if you dance and sing you will touch many and many lives ...A very beautiful poem...:)

[Frieda P]

Oooh I like that Sami....so true, thanks muchly my friend :-)

[Sami Khalil]

ou are welcome...:)

[SyberRose]

Beautifully penned...yes we always wonder if we should be doing something else...enjoyed Frieda...:)

[Frieda P]

Thanks for the visit Rose, always appreciate your kind reviews. :-)

[Onyia-Ali, Kingsley Chu..]

O! this is wonderful. I enjoy the lyric.

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille Onyia-ota, jazzed you enjoyed.

[Mark]

Nice, I like how you .ade lemomade with this one.

[Frieda P]

Ha like that Mark, I might quote you....

[Emerald Seas]

Don't they say it is through our trials and mistakes that we find ourselves?
Sometimes we think we're on the right road, only to realize we're meant for something else entirely. Other times, it takes a kick to the gut for us to appreciate that we're on the right road, but have been looking at it from the wrong angle.
So much being said in your poem, Frieda. Love the expression (and the picture is perfect with this) and the thought provoking nature of the verse. Well done, my friend.

[Frieda P]

So many kicks in the gut it seems Sirrah, thanks for your 'always' insightful reviews my friend.