Layers of sheets on my face,
I close my eyes,
squeezing the eye lids tight,
Amidst the random patterns,
I see a ray of light,
Almost an edge, a horizon.
Curious I am,
To see the other side,
To look beyond,
To explore the unknown.
To experience what lies over the horizon
I see smiling faces,
I see fresh thoughts,
I see tough decisions,
I see more and more trust,
I see people willing to help.
I see people at peace.
A voice wakes me up,
It wants to say something,
It wants to wake me up,
Stupid me, taking time to realize,
All it wanted to say,
Why wait for the Horizon?.
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Prompt this week over at writer’s island is “horizon”, I had tough time coming up with things of hope beyond the horizon, every time I thought of something, I thought it can be done now, it can be found not, people can become now. Thats when I decided with “why wait for the horizon” theme.
preethi said
Lovely take.. I am still gathering my thoughts for the topic… ! I loved the “I see”’s … thats what life is about.. looking at the bright side of things!! this was too good!!
Aimee said
I like that idea. Why wait, why sit and hope, make it happen today. Love it!
preethi said
Mine is done.. come read it Over the Horizon
Penelope Anne said
I will be posting my “Over the Horizon” post soon, but for now will you…
Okay, I am begging my pals for a bit of help today and this week. I entered a poetry contest, part of my writing goal, and am asking you pop here: http://wannabeawritersomeday.blogspot.com/2008/01/i-am-entering-poetry-contest-yikes-and.html and if you like what you read, think about following the link at the end of the post and voting for me.
Thanks a bunch.
Your pal, Penelope
keith hillman said
That’s right! Go for it. Why wait for something that may never come
G_Revathi said
So fresh… Enjoyed it thoroughly. Looks like my friend PS was here too
jeques said
What the mind could conceive, the body could achieve. And the right time is now. Great idea!
Here’s mine: http://jeques.wordpress.com/2008/01/06/the-flickering-lights-over-the-horizon/
I wish you well.
~ Jeques
Herb Urban said
Great poem. Visualizing peace has to make a ripple effect in the social conscience. Taking action would work better yet,
Tumblewords said
I have to say that I loved this. My breath caught when the voice spoke – had no idea what was coming. Love it! Happy new year!!
UL said
Why wait indeed! The day is young, grab it with both hands and take the leap…adventurous and fun post, happy 08 to you.
gautami tripathy said
random patterrs sustain it…
gautami tripathy said
*pattern
Lea said
Wonderful Rambler… all of it. This is a dream indeed to wake to…
Thinking aloud said
rambler, this was a beauty..why wait indeed…i had trouble responding to this prompt because i couldn’t see beyond teh horizon…u said it so well and i guess i’m not even going to try this week…
Redness said
Exactly … why wait, do it now? Love this!
Paris Parfait said
Isn’t it the truth, that all too often we put things off? Whether looking at random patterns through the sheets or starting a project to fulfill a goal – too often we procrastinate, searching for a sign that the time is right. When in fact, we just have to begin.
Robin said
Yes. Why wait indeed, when we can build that better world ourselves.
backpakker said
wonderful thoughts to wake up to..how does one be a part of writers island ?
Penelope Anne said
Definitely why wait??? Listen to the voice. I loved this piece, it touched me because I heard optimism within it…not always present for you, right?
Keep it up.
My “Over the Horizon” entry is at: http://wannabeawritersomeday.blogspot.com/
First Writer’s Island entry
pieceofpie said
beautifully spoken with hope…thank you
Steve said
There are so manytalented writers in the world. On this read you are one!
chicklegirl said
I love the theme of “Carpe Diem”…and I also liked the line “Curious I am” (made me think of Yoda)
Just Jen said
why wait indeed!
Tammy said
You have a great attitude written beautifully for 2008. What are we all waiting on anyway?
Sameera said
Why wait for the horizon? So true! It is up to us to head for it
bluebutterfly said
bonjour
had me going in a completely different direction…….thinking of the other side… but then well …….you woke up …..
…but then why wait …that set the wheels rolling ……