I Dare You

Daring to hope, to dream, to aspire
can cause unspeakable pain
Yet beyond the downfalls of desire
lie promises of something more
Failure's all the fearful can acquire
for nothing's born of apathy

Taking chances, we have a chance
else-wise we cannot complain
With every goal set, each new romance
never allow fear to lead you
Don't sit and say you mustn't dance
whispering adieu to opportunity

I've no regrets for when I really tried
only for times I was complacent
To win the race I have to drive
There are too many passengers
unwilling, unable to truly strive
eating my dust... is it bitter?

I dare you each, as you face today
to take the role of conqueror
Woe to anything in your way,
misgivings you must slaughter
The most arduous of demons to slay
is one's own foul negativity

Reviews

[Francez]

Very inspiring! :-)
I love the rhythm, the choice of words, and how you play with inversions like:

Taking chances, we have a chance
To win the race I have to drive
misgivings you must slaughter

It gives a stronger impact and adds beauty to your overall writing.

[Lorraine]

Amazing! It's actually very inspirational. I especially like the sudden mythical twist that the ending took. Moreover, the poem has a challenging feel to it. Every line creates a personal challenge in a compelling yet friendly way. It's nice to read something with such positive perspective.

Keep Writing. ^___^

[Kelley]

This was kind of mind altering but I really
liked it!!!

Thanks for sharing.

Kelley

[Brette Medb]

This was the perfect piece for me to read today. I've been complacent these past weeks, more out of drowning in self pity (not usually my style, I'm more of a pretending nothing is wrong type) than going out and doing what I love and being me and taking charge. I definitely need to get off my a**. I'm not happy when I am complacent. Thank you for this!

[Lost, n'MT]

This is the type of poetry I love to read and aspire to write myself. This is beautifully done and the rhyming, flow, and quality is absolutely wonderful. I really love this piece and the message it sends. I feel myself relating yet never quite had the words to express it. This piece expresses it and really opens up my eyes and I can feel something inside I haven't felt before. Maybe I am having a breakthrough but this piece has inspired to start writing right now, there's so much bottled up than I just have to let out and express in the only way I know how. Thank you so much for sharing. Wonderfully written and an absolute pleasure to read.
-- Broken Soul

[Bette]

this was a really great piece.

[Jamie S.]

Wow...impressive piece of work, Im so glad Dale sent this too me. The last line says it all!!! This was an awesome read :)

[An owl on the moon]

This is such a lifting, confident write that brings the hope of overcoming to any who will listen. We must strive for more.. to reach higher.. and find that strength within us. Thank you for poetic words that lift us to that place.

[Wicahpi]

I suppose it depends on what race you are trying to win...
This is a fine write on the subject of life...living it, or not.
Well done.

[Phibby Venable]

this is very true and inspiring!