But Traveler I Am Not

O if I were a romantic wanderer, hailing from distant lands across that isolating lake and telling stories of valor unspoken on this island, how my life would be complete. But now, leaning against my teardrop speckled rock, watching the birds soar wherever they please without portent, I must wait for some sporadic event to fling me from here to there. May the ocean take form, and lifting its great, swirling fist, deliver me to my destiny! 

But there is no way from here to there, from this way to that, on this floating, monstrous mass obstructing my true purpose on this floating, monstrous planet. Nay, there is no such thing more wonderful and terrible as a dream. Worse yet, a dreamer. The little fantasy tortures its owner without rest or regret, tantalizes him with hope, and then cleaves his aspirations into pieces before his eyes. God help the child unfortunate enough to have found a dream.

Reviews

[CMC]

This was excellently written. Again, there was a powerful and definitive message: don't cling to dreams more than the life you have in front of you. People often lose themselves in that kind of wishful thinking, and it hurts to see them be torn apart by the dream that they latch on to. Thank you very much for sharing this.

[Ethan]

Thanks Chris :)))))

[Priscilla Sayers]

No dear poet.... As moving and honest as this piece is, as amazing as your expressive emotion has poured forth with smooth lines, a definitely wonderful piece, yet I must say that A Dream is Precious. You must have them and have the faith in yourself and powers beyond you understanding WILL move you forth to achieve that dream. Dream Friend... DREAM and Live if you fail, get up and try even if you fail again... You WILL eventually find the Dream or better yet...The dream will find you.

[Zeldablue]

Beautifully written!!! Well done!

[Maria]

So lovely, great work Ethan, loved this!!!

[Ethan]

Thanks! I appreciate it

[Maria]

Your welcome Ethan. Truly enjoy your writing.

[Sparklez]

I loved reading this. You can feel the passion with each line. Thank you for sharing.

[Ethan]

Thank you :)

[Sofia]

A nice write!! Choice of words and the imagery are also great..thank you for sharing..i liked it

[Ethan]

Thank you ❤️

[Sofia]

You're welcome 😊

[Najam Us Saher]

I really liked the strong words you have used for enriching the meaning in the sentences. Overall, a beautiful imagery created in the first stanza..I really liked the flow of this poem.

[Ethan]

Thank you!

[Najam Us Saher]

You're welcome.

[Toxic Angel]

I love the meaning behind this, we all have a dream that we are afraid to take and looking back we see the chances pass by with regret.
Is well writing and I like the images that the metaphors represent.

[Ethan]

Wow thank you so much

[Hope]

This is great work from your part Ethan:)
The imagery you create in your works is really interesting:)
Great work!

[Ethan]

Thank you :)

[Hope]

My pleasure

[Mr.Writer]

Such a great feeling reading this story of yours Ethan...
The imagery and the emotions send a chill to my spine and it's just amazing!
Keep it up

[Ethan]

Aw thanks that means a lot :)