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Great Expectations |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap 
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An expectation is a fickle thing; That's half of hoping, half of wonder spun – But rare the day that manages to bring Each dream we hoped to find when it begun. We rather find a dance of compromise, Where partners learn to hear that different drum, Adapting to its rhythm. Critic's eyes, The eyes of flesh that instantly become Assailed with flaws, when none were found in dreams, Now hold a real, perhaps imperfect soul, And truth of "is" divides the veil of "seems." The fantasy and fact, when taken whole, Might manifest themselves a greater thing Than either was alone; or there may be A union with a more unpleasant sting, That sputters there, and dies. What eyes may see, Or souls perceive, may notably depart From every expectation – does this cast A shadow urging forfeit? Is the start Of every day, each step of future past, To be defined by "closer to the grave?" Not so; there only needs a pliant mind, That leaves the heart no longer censor's slave, And smooths the flaws that crueler eyes might find, That hands might feel the warmth no dream can lend. Although the road may differ from our choice, Perhaps it yet might prove the better end, A song unknown, but sung in sweeter voice. Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Expectations, and compromise...the deed with which we abide...you've thought this one out well Kess...such a ringing of truth you've put in my ear!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Astraea Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 378California! Yeah! Okay, I'm done now |
Wow. I enjoyed this one very much, Kess, though I must admit that I had to read it over again just to get a vague notion, but once I realized it, the thought was lovely. Me like. ~Astraea "Sometimes stars can only be seen in darkness." "Sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things." |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Thus being such a true life statement "Although the road may differ from our choice, Perhaps it yet might prove the better end," The road we take might not lead to where we wnated to go, but it could be the better end. Your real good Kess Loved it The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
devina: Thank you for your reply -- indeed,compromise is often the bastard child of expectation, and sometimes surpasses its parent in fulfillment ...  Astraea: Sorry this one was a little obscure, perhaps overly vague, but it was late and I was tired -- LOL. Glad I was finally able to get my point across. Helmut: Thank you my friend, indeed we never know the nature of roads until we've traveled them to their end. --Kess |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Skyfyre- I enjoyed the flow of thought through this. Led me to a path I might not have entered, until you showed me the way. 'That hands might feel the warmth no dream can lend. Although the road may differ from our choice, Perhaps it yet might prove the better end, A song unknown, but sung in sweeter voice.' I like traveling unknown paths ... thank you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow - deep truths ring perfectly within this beautiful poem. Hit home hard. Wonderful work, Kess. Michael |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
WOW Kess, what a true and truly beautiful poem. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Hey Kess- I loved the poem, but I must say that I liked this line the best: "compromise is often the bastard child of expectation, and sometimes surpasses its parent in fulfillment ... " LOL, LOVE IT!!!! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Skyfyre, An excellent poem well thought, well done. |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
And truth of "is" divides the veil of "seems." The fantasy and fact, when taken whole, No matter how many times I read this...it astounds me each and every time. Excellent piece as always Kess Jennifer |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Pip - Pip - and Cheerio!! Nice job, Miss Havisham...  |
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