~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. :-)

[Dye]

So many times I thought I should be doing something else, but eventually realized I was pursuing the wrong dream. I'm finally where I'm meant to be. You have beautiful way with words.

[Frieda P]

Nice when you finally figure it out, isn't it? Thanks so much Dye.

[Tom]

And like the phoenix from the flames, you fly higher than all the rest !

Powerful and emotional, this was a great poem to read & review, splendid once more Frieda P... ( I now know the P stands for Poetess )( -:(-:(

[Frieda P]

Awh Tom, I'm going to tell the minions that, thanks muchly :-)

[Tom]

Let them down gently now !

[Frieda P]

Oh they hardly ever listen to me anymore anyhoo..............

[Jack...]

And dance you do my sweet poetic friend. You dance about these pages in such beauty that whether you realize it or not, you are flying...a beautiful butterfly on a cloudless day frolicking from flower to flower alloowing us a glimpse as each morsel of sweet nectar you find. Very beautiful Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Such a poetic response in your reviews Jack, thanks always my sweet friend.

[icelandicblue]

When we find our passion we find our wings. What a beautiful poem of loss and redemption.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Anne, muchly appreciated.

[Emily B]

beautiful flying words :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks Emily :-)

[ANTO]

The phrase 'Inside Im dancing' was never more apt Frieda. Im sure most of the animal kingdom watch the birds with envy - I know my little dog does from his window vantage-post but I wouldn't swap him for a bird, not ever. He makes my heart sing at times. We all bring something to the table of Life.
So....dance...Frieda Pickles....dance...
XX

[Frieda P]

Awh you've touched my heart yet again Antonio..........xo

[ANTO]

Well I couldn't miss - its so bloody big that heart of yours...
Im kidding of course, what I meant to say was - you're very welcome my friend.
XX

[Coyote Poetry]

"Found the poetry within my soul
realized the wings were in my heart
all along, I was meant to dance "
I like the above lines. It is good to know what we truly need. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thank you for this excellent review Coyote, always appreciate your words.

[ron s king]

Ah, Frieda... You could always fly. It was just that you lacked the confidence till you learned to let your heart dance which set your soul free. You have it all and more, those wings on your heels, so fly high, Frieda, fly high!

[Frieda P]

What a sweet thing to say ron, thanks for this most gracious review..........!

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Frieda... I am truly taken aback by this piece. Such sincere depth! Add this to your best hits list! My pen hand bows to you here! Unbelievable.

[Frieda P]

Wow I'm putting this review on the top shelf with my vintage wine....thanks Travis!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Well thank you, Frieda. ;)

[Plume de flamme]

You soar with your words. You rock, Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Woo, thanks Plume, that just made my afternoon.