No More Second Chances

A poem a wrote about an old love that will always be on my mind.

Take away the present and all I have is the past.

When the waters are rough, I'll float to shore.
There I'll see memories and the feelings I was searching for.

Always the same, nothing more.

And yet, I sail my ship pass the new, the mold, the gold.
Sailing back to the land of before.

Reviews

[Arthur Henn]

Sometimes, second chance give into a more difficult escape. I've found that it is better to keep the good memories and let go of the bad.

Find your love of root (hobby) it will lead you to a beautiful relationship of inner soul...

I liked what you wrote.

[klawrites]

Thank you, Arthur! I wrote this piece a while ago and I have been working on not letting my mind go to the past as much. Why would I look back when theres so many beautiful things right in front of me?! :) :)
I appreciate your words!

[Coyote Poetry]

"And yet, I sail my ship pass the new, the mold, the gold.
Sailing back to the land of before. "
I like the logic and the old man wisdom in your words. Rarely are we given second chances. The line above could stand alone. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[RileyRedding]

What was your inspiration for this? Is this poem specifically in the style of someone I might know? It seems vaguely familiar. i find the opening line to be very captivating.

[klawrites]

I wasn't writing in anyone's style. I'm curious to know who it is you're thinking about it, it would be cool to read similar writings. The only inspiration for this one was an ex-love and where my mind drifts when I think of my life with him.

[RileyRedding]

I see. I will look into it. Either way keep it up!

[Derty Steve]

I really enjoyed this.
First of all, I absolutely adore the imagery; as well as the symbolism.
I find myself too always thinking of the past when the present gets difficult to deal with.

[klawrites]

Thank you :) I'm glad you can relate.

[ksscampos]

The imagery and metaphors are on another level! greatly done! thanks for sharing, and welcome to writerscafe. Look forward to reading more of your stuff

[klawrites]

Much appreciated! I'm really glad I stumbled across this site, its the first time I'm sharing any of my stuff. Thanks for your words!

[ksscampos]

yea, this was the first I shared my stuff also, many friends and family still does not know I write (or attempt to lol) I found people who think like i do, and enjoy writing just as much as I do. we'll keep in touch Klanc

[A. Amos]

This was brilliant I truly enjoyed the read...

[klawrites]

Thank you so much, it means a lot :)