I Dream of Flight

One of my first attempts at poetry writing.

I look out my window,
Into the sky.
Lost in thought and wondering,
What it would be like to fly.
Soaring, lost among the clouds,
Feeling nothing but thrill and ecstacy.
The world not more than ants below my feet,
I'd look upon with pity.

I'd realise I'm no better than those ants,
When soon i'm dragged back to reality.
And as i look to the sky i see not myself,
But birds flying in serenity.
They mock me with their wings,
That i dwell in misery.
As they soar among clouds,
Feeling nothing but thrill and ecstacy.....

Reviews

[The Dreamer]

wow - wonderful . its simple but it holds a deep and meaningful message - man always wishes to rise above all and he forgets that he is mere mortal.its well expressed in your lines "The world not more than ants below my feet,
I'd look upon with pity. "
and when he is humbled he realizes his folly and that all the worldly glories are nothing but transient. brilliant. one of your first attempts you say? - i am amazed! keep writing... :)

[PoeticVandal]

thank you....

[Dushyant Thadani]

A very childish request, but beautifully put across!!! Good job my friend :) :)

[PoeticVandal]

I know one of my first poems. I wrote it in 8th std.

[PoeticVandal]

So this poem has a sentimental value for me