All a dream

Impromptu collaboration. I was joined by jacob erin-cilberto, KL Goode, Papaya, and Corset. Hopefully this meets their approval.

If only for a moment,

I let my soul drift.

Seeing a world so different.

One hiding behind the nightmare...

but that nightmare really gets in the way,

and the better world seems a dream if we can make it there.

Just beyond reach.

Yet reality is a mire, a funeral pyre.

The underneath always makes its way to the surface.

A facade of happiness where horror exists...

Life. 

I look at this,

and sadly smile.

So many choose to accept the reality around them.

I look for a way to change the world around me.

Reviews

[Michael (Letters and Li..]

Very nice poem, my friend. Your voice in the poem has it's own rhythm to it. It flows so nicely, like the words are just gracefully falling down the page. Thank you for sharing with us.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you. This was actually an impromptu collaboration. Five poets were involved. The earliest reviews show how the write was created.

[miahstr]

Hey, I like your perspective. Lets work to make this world the way it needs to be. keep it up.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you. This took five people. Imagine what could happen with more?

[Bacchus]

we need a resurrection.
and forever change this world.

[Jon Roggie]

It all comes back to the people. The world is our reflection

[Pax]

the last sentence, is an inspiring one... you've said it best... Life is never been about them, its about you on how you will it to be. a stunning write, Jon...

[Jon Roggie]

I give credit to my fellow writers. Simple four line poem turned into this.

[Michael X]

The last two lines really bring the meaning home! This poem is touching!

[Jon Roggie]

This is an interesting one. Started with four lines, and wound up written by five.

[aLittlePain]

Brilliant! I concur with Nemo. R xo

[Jon Roggie]

This one was fun. It started with a couple of lines, and grew from their. All of the other writers made this one.

[Lorry]

We can but dream. And you are all right, just because this is the way it is, doesn't mean it is the way it has to be. Think of all the wonder that originated in such dreams. Superb.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you. This started out as four lines. Two other poets' reviews seemed to fit. Why not add them if they didn't mind? Add a couple of my partners in crime input, and it made it so easy.

[Lyn Anderson]

I think this is a very interesting turn.

[Jon Roggie]

One thing I love is this was written in front of everyone. Only thing missing are my pleads for permission.

[Corset]

no suggestions, I think it's perfection.

[Jon Roggie]

Interesting blend to work with. Happy you approve.

[Corset]

I think you hit the ground running with it :)

[Jon Roggie]

I love to improvise. This was fun!

[Corset]

:):):):):) glad to know it

[Jon Roggie]

This one still pops up.

[Jon Roggie]

I am willing for a major edit on this one. Any objections? Full credit of course.