Sky

I never could touch

that blue and white illusion

so impossibly far.

But I have touched the Earth,

many times, getting dirty hands 

from Mother's touch.

And I'll never stop dreaming

imagining the sky feels like

the water, cool and clean.

I will believe and close my eyes

to see blue and white wash

over me.

The stars stop dancing on their

black stage, and stare at me

laughing where rain is made.

I never could touch the sky

but my faith wills me and

I am happy as I dance with you there.

Reviews

[Justine]

The metaphor in this is so sublime that I had to read and reread a few times, such was the pure delight. "Never stop dreaming" ... or writing ..:) Justine

[Mockingbird]

great stanzas. they all evoke emotions. it's brilliant read forwards and backwards. touching the sky is something we all aspire to.

[J.L Hunter]

Very nice poetic structure... All of the verses flowed together almost as if it were a sonnet. Good write.

[Leslie Philibert]

Cool, elegant triplets here, reserved and quiet. Like the way you place the pre-verbial adverb in the line I never could....Fine poem.

[Pryde Foltz]

I never could touch the sky
but my faith wills me and
I am happy as I dance with you there.

And there it is … the faith is in the grasping.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A delicate piece that strings together beautifully, well done.

[Mark]

Thank you Thomas :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Good to desire to dance with the sky.
"And I'll never stop dreaming
imagining the sky feels like
the water, cool and clean."
Good dreams and goals are what we need to peace and balance. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Mark]

Thank you Coyote. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

The feel of longing and wondering with a faith that it will all be worthwhile and achievable. Nice reflective Piece Mark!

[Mark]

Thanks much John :)

[Frieda P]

An enchanted dance you've pen'd here Mark, another luverly write.

The stars stop dancing on their
black stage, and stare at me
laughing where rain is made.

That stanza could stand alone...love it!

[Mark]

thank you :) I"m glad you like!

[Frieda P]

Love when you show your soft underbelly. ;-)

[Mark]

Real men don't mind. :)