The Goodnight Kiss for Wishes in the Morning

I aspire to be something in somebody's eyes. Something they see as magnificent, perfect, beautiful, maybe even elegant. To only get better with time. I want to be a lover, friend, something chosen and not forced upon them. Something cherished and amazing. I wish not to change, but I have yet to find my true person. I need to change to do that, I need to live, and grow. So upon finding this person who is supposed to be me, I will certainly blossom into the person I've been destined to be.

Me. Should be someone I like, a better version of I. But Myself should be present in both I and Me,. So Myself would have to include the good of I and the not so great of Me. So what Myself, I, and Me really need to be, is Myself. All really who my self wants to be, just at a loss in figuring out how to make that obvious and all versions separate at the same time. I believe one day, the right setting, I'll piece together the little parts of me that compliment the person I'm trying to become. And in that moment I'll put into motion the possibly long process of becoming my true self, the self that shines without effort.

But this other person, whose eyes I wish to shine in, I doubt actually exists. Though I have hope. This person will be far better in the flesh than in my dreams, for the fact of them being everything I need and only possibly want. In my dreams, I obviously have seen how everything works out, how everything progresses. In "real" life, it should happen and be a completely original experience. It should be a journey of new discoveries, and not a treasure hunt for the perfect jewel. This person may immediately see my faint shine, or they may wait until I fully glow to realize and show their own feelings. The only thing I can possibly know now, is that the person who saves me from ignoring my own light, will have for me the precious rare gift of unconditional love.

I once had a solid idea, or at least as close to a solid idea as I could have about the way my future would pan out, and fade, and softly end. I had the perfect vision of my soul-mate. But now I've realized that you can't ever plan correctly for the future. The person I am now is all that matters in this moment. And the person who I hope will one day grace my life will only ever be who they are in that moment. So if it happens it happens. I'll still dream and hope, but things will happen the way they'll happen on their own.

 

Reviews

[Xanthous Crow]

Very nice..... this is quite a piece. Powerful and haunting! So much to want, so much to hope for, a push and pull vibe. Life is like the ocean, my friend, you ride with the currents, in and out, or try to fight it and get nowhere. This poem really strikes me, really makes me feel and that is something few pieces do. A dream, perhaps, but a great dream to chase, at that.

And, by the way, you are already something in the eyes of another and something magnificent, too. You are a very gifted and brilliant writer. Very, very beautifully done.

[Pi Cee]

This has been one of my most cherished reviews.

[Leslie Philibert]

This is a carefully writen look at the nature of relationships, and how difficult it is to define relationships, but with the true message that they can work in the end.
I liked especially the second paragraph with its original use of pronouns, good work.

[Aarontastic]

I can tell that this piece is totally genuine and sincere. Like a dream, it hides nothing, and is totally open about its desires and yearnings. In this case, the desire is for a better self, and for the perfect match.

I enjoyed reading it, especially the first paragraph concerning the search for the self, because it feels like I have thought those very same thoughts quite often. It was interesting to read something where someone was struggling with the same concept.

The second part concerning the dream match was provocative too. I love the title of this poem, because it totally captures the whimsical and wishful tone of the poem. Nice job

[Mark D]

Agree with the comments below about this being both beautiful and haunting and that is style I really enjoy.

Get the impression that this one meant a lot to you. Thanks for sharing

[Jordan's Back]

Bravo! Surely this wish and dream should come true for you!

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Exactly what I feel/dream too....
excellent :D

[That_Guy]

absolutely beautiful

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

It lends to the poetry of old, a master piece in the making if you will, very well done, good read.

[Kaylor Mason]

I read all this, and it struck a chord in me. This is wonderful, beautiful . . . I can't think of the right words for a decent review. It's just awesome, and . . . yeah, it's good. This is writing that humbles me; it's brilliant, and I love it! :)

[Wolfwind]

Wow! This was amazing! If this what you dream, I say go for it. For the flow of idea's emotion and thought that weaves through this piece is a priceless tale of a heart that understands a certain key element, most never do.

Aaron