~I never did learn to fly

...and I never did learn to fly

   always trying to take flight

came close a time or two,

  could never quite get off the ground

wings were clipped as a fledgling

       stories written on caged walls

echoed, yet there were no lyrics to sing

   without a voice on a prayer

plummeted to  abysm's bottomless pit

    till I could feel no more

there in the dark stillness lie the secret

          rhythm and music filled the air

Found the poetry within my soul

realized the wings were in my heart

all along, I was meant to dance 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Never quite learned to fly, but you know how to dance... Beautifully portrayed piece. This one speaks to the beauty of human nature, in my opinon. We so often try (bang our heads against the wall) to be something that we are not, when the truth of our souls is hidden within all the time, waiting to be unlocked. Really enjoyed this one...

[Frieda P]

Happens quite often, to me anyway, thanks for your insightful review Friday, nice to see you back here. :-)

[Cassie]

Hi Frieda, missing you on WC. I came across this, realized i had not read it and am such a good fan of you, I loved this one so much especially this line Found the poetry within my soul realized the wings were in my heart all along, I was meant to dance.
Hope to see you soon

[Art Sun]

finding thyself can be a life long journey...nice work Freida....

[Astro]

I think we are all born knowing how to fly, just like babies can swim without being taught. It's just some of us learn to soar higher than others, and some prefer to be more grounded. You can dance in the night you can fly into the sun, but your wings Frieda are made of poetry adored by everyone.

[Frieda P]

Your review is poetic Astro, and you're too kind, thanks so much my friend.

[Astro]

I cannot help myself, but that's because of the inspiration I find here at the cafe. ;)

[Frieda P]

A definite plus being on being on a site such as this, we inspire one another and the beat goes on. ;-)

[Astro]

I like your double shot of expression. ;)

[Frieda P]

Hah I just noticed that, I got stuck ;-)

[Astro]

That too, but more of just your deep flavor.

[Frieda P]

Hot sauce anyone/ lol ;-)

[Astro]

Muy caliente!! ;)

[David Scott]

I enjoyed your poetic lament.
You always seem to inspire my mind to write poetic responses as well...
I see you may never have learned to fly. The ground can be a dangerous place and lonely as well. Still, little bird, I will sing to you a song of wind and stars and you will hear the joy of it in my singing. Then you will cry anew when you feel the altitude screaming terror's echo of the crushing of my bones... I flew. High. Too high, too long, and too far. How content I am to hop along the grassy meadow with you today. How blessed to see your dancing feet and your face looking with longing to the skies I will forever dread to know...

Sorry, but it is your fault for inspiring my little mind... Ha.
I do so love the emotion you pour into your work. It is palpable and it brings me out of my shell a bit.

[Frieda P]

I love it when you let it all hang out Scott, that's my favorite pic too by the way.....I'm jazzed that it inspired you in some way, that's what we do right? Thanks so much my dear friend...xo

p.s. everything is always my fault or so I've been told lol ;-P

[David Scott]

Well, more like you should get credit for it than you being at fault...
Unless it really is a bad review, then give me the credit for it. ;)
You are a jazzy gal!

[Frieda P]

Haha you inhaling those fumes again hon, you're rambling ;-) xo

[David Scott]

Just a ramblin cowboy... :p

[KAOlmsted]

You had it in you the entire time ;-) xoxo

[Frieda P]

Awwwh, love you the kimmer!! xoxo

[KAOlmsted]

Me too you. xoxo

[TL Boehm]

I can't fly or dance so in my book you and this poem SOAR!

[Frieda P]

You can dance hon, I've seen you dance, thanks Tam!

[Carolann Dowsett]

The gift of poetry soothes the shattered soul and somehow from the words that poor forth from our hearts we really do learn how to fly. Just beautiful Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Carolann, glad you enjoyed this one....

[Carolann Dowsett]

Welcome Frieda.

[Barbara Walker]

We all have to find our own avenue for expression and your poem conveys that well!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Barbara.

[MsJewel]

I'm so glad you found your poetic wings...your poetry is imaginative, original and creative. Always a pleasure to read your words Frieda.

:) Julie

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille Julie, you're too kind :-)

[Tai Ryens]

Pursuing the wrong talent, only to find the talent lies elsewhere; well done, I liked this one. The imagery was quite flawless as well.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Tai, jazzed you enjoyed this one.