Miss American Pie

           

How is it the mind can wander when there’s nowhere to go?

                I’ve kicked off my shoes

bare feet and bare soul 

Perhaps I’ll keep walking until I don’t feel alone

 

The view to the valley is lined with tiny white flowers

whispering sighs to the wind

I see it now

loveless eyes and white lies, hiding withered roots below

and still I squander the gold of my days,

trying to improve the hopeless,

 blind to the vulgar

trying to remain hidden from his destruction

 

Moss grows fat on a rolling stone

and while we were looking down

the jester stole the thorny crown

 

I wish for a bird’s wing, not to take flight

to hide my head under

until I can feel again, that dream like wonder

reminding me I was meant to love him,

 like water flowing,

like the wind that blows

like the soft grass tickling my bare feet

 

I wonder how many, if any, feet have felt this spot on which I stand

 

How I ache to hear the warm wind,         

 should it decide to blow again

To feel a zephyr kiss my cheek

but not today

Today, I belong to me

and he is with those good old boys

drinking whiskey and rye

               singing…

“Bye-bye Miss American Pie, this will be the day that we die”

Author's Note

photograph ~ artist unknown
poetry ~ msjewel

Reviews

[Twilight]

The metaphors, arrangement of words on the screen and arge size of text; all help to make this piece stand out to me. It brought various thoughts and feelings to mind, as regards what's being expressed here. As if the writer is conscious of aging, the passage of time; and being trapped within nature's eternal and constant flow.?

[MsJewel]

Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it very much :) Julie

[John the Baptist]

The best way to view life is as a teacher. Hope this lesson didn't burn you too badly. Leave him to Don McLean.

[MsJewel]

Good advice! Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear friend. I loved the journey and places you took me with in your words. I love the old song also. Nice to escape. Find a peaceful place. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you my dear friend. :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome, dear Julie.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

It is indeed one of the greatest songs ever written and hauntingly sung. Its ideas span life, love, music, and hope. One can not help but be inspired by its lyrics. Great music often accomplishes just that. A very nice homage to one of the greatest songs of all time.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words Carlos. I appreciate it very much :) Julie

[MidnightStar]

Such a sweet write. The imagery is just rich and beautiful and the metaphorical visuals are simply stunning. Indeed, a very well crafted piece of poetry with careful use of literary devices. A pleasure to read... What a great share, thank you ...!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A fantasic poem indeed. so,metes the best way to find ourselves i by being aloe and exploring the world.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thanks so much :) Julie