Washed Future?

A poem describing the hopes of "Who I want to be" or the question of "Who am I?".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who am I in your eyes                                              

Do you see a man                                                      

Who’s strong or dressed in disguise?                    

I walk the melodic, notes of life.             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The purring sound of waves clean

The footsteps of joy’s night past.

Let my life not be dark but easily seen.

True content and praise, let me feel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m looking back at the dusted road, where’ve I aimlessly trod

Hoping . . . dawn’s assurance comes and waves rise no more.

When all is done, I shed new footsteps abroad.

 

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[The Perfectionist]

I'm generally biased against pictures in poetry; they stretch it out when all I'm here to look at is the literature.

In this case, however, I see your point. This isn't really one poem, it's more like three, all on the same general (very general) subject. The pictures do still distract, and in the end the poetry is just there. Not good, not bad, just sitting there. An afterthought in the wake of the images. Whether that's what you want is up to you, really.

[SamBug]

I liked this a lot.

[S.W.]

Really nicely written. I was left with a feeling of calmness.

[ChristopherPoet]

An enchanting prose, paints a picture of hope and guidance with the strength of having overcome the past. I Like your line, walk the melodic, notes of life. Inspiring words!

[Star Wolf]

Nicely done. It seems we all have questions about ourselves, if I'm understanding the poem correctly, if not I still enjoyed it.

[*Always be Me:)*]

o wow, that is an awesome poem. you are a really good writer :)

[Sin]

I really like it, the way you incorporated the pictures was cool.

[Aria]

Wow....really good...

[Ice QueenJen]

this is a grand poem Ethan- very heartfelt. And the music fits very well with your words too. I love it. :)

[Voice11]

Very beautiful piece! and I love the way you use the pictures as well! Great write!