Weary Wanderer

A whimsical free verse

Oh, weary wanderer;
rest your head against my breast,
cry your tears of the ocean
and take the world off your back.
Leave your lessons to be learnt
before taking flat-feet to carry on;
to see the indigo skies,
feel the lush green beneath ones toes,
hear the tales of fallen pride,
smell the sulfur of hate
and taste the victory of defeat.

Oh, weary wanderer;
your eyes can't carry any more wisdom,
your heart tells me so
and your soul has remorsefully treaded elsewhere.
So, cut yourself dolefully with mankind’s lies,
mend those wounds with Father Times' sand
and do not worry,
my heart will remain safe,
in a velvet box kept on the moon.
Do not look back for me, my friend.
Wander on.

Author's Note

Suggestions and comments welcome.

Reviews

[Dream Weaver]

The depth and feel of this is truly flawless.
The imagery was off the wall good!

[Taji Herbert]

that was a refreshing poem your play on words ;taste the victory of defeat
was just amazing. i love the poem it could use a once over and some re-editing but great job!

[Miss Fox]

A delightful, much different from the short stories of yours that I've read. I nice break between the stomach-turning reads you produce, and just as captivating to read.

[E.V. Black]

Wistfully written. Now this is something to really chew on. I don't know quite what to say about this, but it gets me thinking about what the underlying message is. I love poetry that makes me think. It's so much fun because there are various possible interpretations of one piece.

[Liza]

wonder full use of vibrant color, contrast of emotions and a clear divide through boundaries - it says to me "i'll help you; just don't try to make me wander in your chaotic mess; i will set you free if you don't let me be" :)

[Linda]

Good!!!

[Alastor]

Loved it. And I agree with the other poster about the wording and the flow of this piece. Great work

[Sean Rada complete droc..]

i love the wording in this poem the flow is very consistent and followable this poem is all in all amzing

[Ruth]

This is beautifully worded! So much through this piece of art....the journey and the ending...wow! I think this is wonderful! A potently thought provoking poem! xx