Desire

My youth was spend chasing 

That which I desired

Find a wife 

Live life 

Have kids 

And a dog

Grow old 

Then retire

To love 

To be loved 

By the woman 

That holds my fire.

But my fire went out 

Though it was my fault

A new journey 

Of spirit acquired 

A new way of thought 

I was then taught

To truly be free 

Let go of all that's desired

From that moment on

I desired 

To be desireless

Far too long

Now my spirit is free

Fulfilled I shall be 

For whatever life

Will bring me 

Enjoy the journey 

Of life 

We all know 

The destination. 

Author's Note

i desired to write a good poem well maybe next time! lol

Reviews

[Stacey]

You're words hit home with me! It's easy to fall into the pattern of normal and expected, but when that path suddenly seems wrong it's like a light bulb goes off on your head. You change direction and find a path that warms the soles of your feet. Then you're off on a beautiful journey. It's amazing and breath taking at the same time. Wonderful write!

[Nautili]

you know, often when we quit looking for someone or something, it just appears, at the perfect time. It isn't that we no longer desire it but we learn we can live without it, and still be content for the time being. I like your idea that we are to live in the now instead of looking for some future happiness. That isn't living, that is life on hold.

[Lovely Lady]

Great write... to truly find peace in chaos is Zen.
I love this write and will read it often as a journey we call life.
Beautiful.
~lovely