when was the last time

because my thoughts are all over the place because there's a soft white cloud that wants to whisk me away because there's a river that flows in you

When was the last time

You glanced out the window

Gazed upon a soft white cloud

And did not wish

You were riding upon that cloud

To a land far away

Where your troubles are forgotten

And nothing

Can hurt you

 

When was the last time

You walked by a river

Listened to the flow of the water

And did not wish

That you were one with the stream

Running and ebbing

An endless existence

Of calmness

And tranquillity  

 

When was the last time

You took a deep breath

Breathed in the crisp fresh air

And did not wish

That you were a gentle breeze

Fluttering around

Rustling the leaves

Free from all physical restraints

Existing as a gentle caress

 

When was the last time

You smiled

Smiled and actually felt it

Deep within your soul

Your eyes glowing

With the brightness

Of the very thing that

Brought light to the darkness

That is your every day

 

When was the last time

You stopped wishing

And started doing

Stopped gazing off

Into the distance

Waiting for your dreams

To come true

Because only you

Can make them a reality

 

When was the last time

You said

“I am more than enough”

And believed it

Believed it despite

Everything trying to tear you

Down

Despite

Feeling like you’re drowning

 

Today is the day

You’ll learn to smile

Again

You’ll take control

Of all your fears

You’ll laugh

And will feel it

Deep within

Your very soul

Reviews

[Chris]

So many are afraid to reach for their stars yet when they ARE noticed they turn and runrunrun away in terror! Granted, life isn't gentle - but neither is self-enforced lonliness.

This carries HOPE, and empowers its reader. Nicely done.

[Ken e Bujold]

A great poem FA, 6 existential questions asked and so encouragingly lifted up by the last stanza's message

ken

[John the Baptist]

The last stanza cinches the deal. With the state of the world today, poems like this one are sorely needed.