The golden spike

They say that we have two lives

The second one begins when we realize we have one

And take advantage of the nature's greatest privilege

By becoming who we truly are

By stopping living in the trance of social expectations

and seeking to everyday transcend our wretched selves

when shall I wake up from my uneasy sleep?

and

where then shall I place my golden spike?

to separate the dreamlike existence 

and a new life where I live everyday

To go after my deepest yearn 

and achieve a higher form of being.

Reviews

[Lisasview]

I see I am the first to review your words..
Although I really enjoyed it I did not see it as a poem (forgive me if I am wrong)
but more like a page from your journal.
Your thoughts are quite wonderful..the first two lines are my most favourite.
Lisa, now in Spain.

[audacicity]

I really don't know how to write poems. I also can't tell if it's a poem or not. I just enjoy writing. my thoughts seem more of a poem rather than a story. you are welcome to suggest a more poetic way to write it. glad you like it

[Lisasview]

There are loads of different ways..
Perhaps reading a lot of other poets on WritersCafe will help you find what works for you.
Lisa