I Wish

We Can Dream!

I wish I was

a true poet,

able to sculpt

art from raw

words.

 

I wish I had

the skills

to chisel

away the bark

until

life was told

in stanzas

carved of oak.

 

I wish I could

perform

the miracle

of turning

dead wood

thoughts

into a vibrant

living monument

of verse.

 

I only wish

I could.

 

02/08/19

Author's Note

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

You are a great poet. All poets feel that there work isn't good enough, especially when they compare it to the work of other writers. Par for the course I would say. You should have a look at the mountains I have binned.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are too kind Chris. I am living in the shadow of people who know form and who can write like the greats, people like Leslie Philibert and Jacob and many more. I am just an interloper who has no patience with academic writing lol. Many thanks Chris.

[katsmeow]

I think I understand. Nearly every day I come to this sight and read the poetry of others and only wish I had half that much talent.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed but one has a place as writing is from inside and needs not be an intellectual matter. Freeverse is for all.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

your poetry is never deadwood...although i understand this poem...sometimes i feel my poetry is good tinder to start a fire and burn it all to hell...
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are most kind Jacob. Yes I have often thought of having a bonfire but sometimes my stuff is so 'wet' it won't burn lol. Thanks Jacob.