Sky

I never could touch

that blue and white illusion

so impossibly far.

But I have touched the Earth,

many times, getting dirty hands 

from Mother's touch.

And I'll never stop dreaming

imagining the sky feels like

the water, cool and clean.

I will believe and close my eyes

to see blue and white wash

over me.

The stars stop dancing on their

black stage, and stare at me

laughing where rain is made.

I never could touch the sky

but my faith wills me and

I am happy as I dance with you there.

Reviews

[Nia Hope]

Wonderful piece Mark, keep putting out the good stuff :)

[Archangel Gabriel]

This is such a soulful melody in verse. It is sad and yet beautiful at one and the same time.

[Mark]

Thank you my friend :)

[Renée]

Mark. this reminds me of when as a child. After a hard rain there would be large puddles, reflecting the clouds. I would spend all play time walking those clouds..
What a beauty of a write and thank you for the smiles !

[Mark]

Wow, what a beautiful image! Thank you for reading and sharing :)

[Renée]

What a beauty of a write you shared Mark ! ( :

[icelandicblue]

This is very uplifting, we are grounded and still we reach. It is a beautiful poem.

[Mark]

Thank you. Glad to see you stopping by. :)

[Chris]

This left a good feeling inside... thanks man.

[Mark]

Glad I good do that for you my friend>Thanks for stopping by.

[Kellyrose]

A fascinating write; touching the sky and seeing life from a different perspective; I think you have touched the sky

[Mark]

Thank you for stopping by and reviewing.

[paddy d daly]

''The stars stop dancing on their
black stage, and stare at me
laughing where rain is made''. beautiful lines and a very touching poem, so earthy too, well done

[Mark]

Thank you for stopping by! I"m glad you liked.

[Ruth]

So lovely! I wonder what it does feel like...soft marshmallows and cobwebs, lol See, got me thinking, and yet, the last stanza suggests much more to just the sky...beautiful hon x

[Mark]

Thanks Poppy, and yes, it's a story about faith and imagination.

[eglantine]

Because of the title, I'd cut "the sky" from the first stanza. Add a comma after "And I'll never stop dreaming" Thanks for sharing!

[Mark]

Yes I like your suggestions. Thank you. :)

[Cassie]

I never could touch the sky
but my faith wills me and
I am happy as I dance with you there.

Those are my best lines, thank you for the RR mark. I enjoyed reading