Changes

Sometimes I think about the meaning of life 

because glimpses of the meaning 

appear to me in dreams 

and dreams are forever

and dreams are another life.

Dreams are my other life.

Reality is just a belief

and beliefs change.

Never believe someone who promises change

because everything changes.

Change is just natural.

It was not that I had to be fearless

but I'm still learning what fear is,

when to fear and when to let go

because God knows how hard it is

to let go when holding on

is all we humans know in this life

but I'm still changing.

Reviews

[Tony Jordan]

Fear takes change and wraps it up in it's arms so that we cannot see it - all we see is the fear.
Then it puffs itself up like a bloated bird so that it seems larger than it is. Change comes to us though if we will it.
This reminded me of the excellent Ozzy Osbourne song of the same name.
Nicely penned Michael.

[Michael X]

You are right, that is an excellent song. Thank You for the kind words!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Change is growth, growth ensures enlightenment...magical light dear poet.Merry Christmas!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

"because God knows how hard it is
to let go when holding on"
I could only reflect upon this part more than any other.. Accepting that we change is important I think... This was a thought-provoking poem! I liked reading this..

[Lovecraft]

This sort of resonated with me, as I unfortunately have much anxiety about life and a fear of change is one of my larger worries. I understand it on a deep level. I like it. Pretty good. The part about dreams is important because they unconsciously draw on our fears and hopes in shaping them, whether they be pleasant or terrifying.

[Diamond]

I do not know if you wanted to theme it that way, but I can see how the direction of your poem has changed across the lines and stanzas...may be to suit the title or may be the vastness of your imagination. Incredible.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa...You are taking us far and wide to great levels and masterful changes. Powerful....:)..................

[Michael X]

Thank you Sami, your valuable thoughts means a lot to me!

[Sami Khalil]

Yours too...You are welcome...:)....................

[SOUL LESS]

It's an interesting poem touching upon a dreams, fear and change: three abstract concepts.
I don't think I could've handled that. Excellent. Love the part about fear.
And change is natural. Good poem. Thanks for sharing.

[Michael X]

Hey, thanks so much! I appreciate the thoughtful review!

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A deep and very thoughtful pen. Words to ponder. Starz

[Michael X]

Hey thanks!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

changing is good...and especially if we can grow, get away from our fears...make dreams our life...because most talk of dreams and then reality shattering them...this time the speaker talks of dreams shattering the reality that is bleak when the dreams come true...we often don't chase our dreams...because of fear of failure...but sometimes it is more a fear of success.

j.

[Michael X]

Thanks for the great review!!

[mattavelli]

Hello, Michael! :)
Its an interesting mix of thoughts. it seems you are a dreamer who has been let down and will stay there?

[Michael X]

Very possible! Thanks for stopping by!