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.

[Millionth Muse]

Not only did this piece have beautiful flow, but it was also beautifully inspiring. I love the feelings that you represent here, and I sometimes wish that I possessed this strength. Nicely done!

[Ellen Hammond]

Great rhyme and flow and an even greater message. Fear tends to keep a lot of passengers from ever moving into the driver's seat. This is a wonderful poem and I am so glad 'The Rock And Roll Cowboy' sent me a read request for it.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the strength in your words. You are right. Must take the role of conqueror. No-one wants people around with no backbone. Description and story in your words was excellent. Thank you for your positive poem.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

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... so bitter

that is so true that those who find comfort in there little box seem to put down those of us who strive for the impossible and trying to make us feel foolish when it is they who are foolish for not really living.
that was my favorite verse in another inspiring piece of artwork.

[James Paulin]

I can't decide if I like the message, rhyming, word selection or tempo best. It all works wonderfully well in your concoction of inspiration.

[DBURKE]

This is a powerful poem; you should enter it into one of the inspirational or hope contest! I really love this