Life

Where does my heart lie
where is my head
Am I really alive
or in the shadows of death

How funny life is
with all it's twist and turns
How hard we struggle
how little we learn

Is it even a reality
or a dream within a dream
An image of our souls
of what we want life to be

I wander through pathways
of shaddows and light
Reflections of our existence
spinning out of sight

I wish I could leave
escape the madness of this world
To soar within the heavens
free like a bird

But I must wait till the end
for my freedom to come
Cause there's no getting out
until the work is all done

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

A poem that flows well and rhymes nicely. Sometimes you can ponder too much. I do it, and I end up going round in circles. There is much to contemplate in your lines and I thank you for sharing this lovely post with us.

Chris

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much Chris

[Chris Shaw]

You are very welcome :)

[Misery]

True words spoken and woven into a subtle melody.
Is it all a dream? Perhaps a cruel joke? We'll just have to wait.
A marvelous creation that exposes my own hidden musings.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you Misery.

[Misery]

You are welcome, dear poet.

[The Twin Arenas]

Life is long and tremendous.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Well it's interesting that's for sure :)

[The Twin Arenas]

ha. you're telling me.

[Baby Ricochet]

Life can be hard but it's the only game in town. Maybe one day we'll learn what the Dali Lama knows. I swear he's onto something we keep missing

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks Mark

[Frieda P]

There's always a refreshing honesty to your pen, you soar like a bird, and take the hard knocks that gets you there with grace. Love the dark and light of this one Carolann, affecting read.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much Frieda

[Laura Harrison]

I think everyone feels this way from time to time. I admire your honesty :)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much

[Coyote Poetry]

A logical ending to this poem. I want to fly away and escape daily. Too much on my plate and I hope one day to know some peace. Thank you for sharing the realistic poem about life and hope.
Coyote

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed

[Leslie Philibert]

This impresses with insight and honesty, and a clear ringing voice.Excellent

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much Leslie

[Night]

You're writing has progressed since last year....it rings deeper with truths very well expressed. I really liked this one, it made me smile...nice wrioting......=)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you I had a rather long break :)

[Night]

There is a newness in your work...I like it....and you are very welcome. =)

[s y e]

Carolann, this is utterly beautiful. I am totally speechless!

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much, means a lot. :)