What Ifs

The question is not what you look at, but what you see. - Thoreau

If the truth sets us free,

why do my chains jingle jangle?

If hope springs eternal,

why is my garden bare?

If I buy a ticket to Heaven's carnival,

why do I end up at Hell's fair?

If my heart is on my sleeve,

why do I have nothing to wear ...

Author's Note

"Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake." - Thoreau

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

To which I might add, if love is blind, does my nearsightedness say something about me?

[Pete]

we are a fickle beings. it does - sometimes we can't see the truth, plain as day, in front of our faces. our eyes do the seeing but our hearts, souls, spirits, feelings & emotions do the interpreting and rule the roost. a matter of focus & perspective although sometimes "corrective" lenses are needed. thanks j. the b. ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Those what ifs bring answers into great focus. Some can see clearly, others are kept blind. Experiences should make us wiser and more understanding. Positivism will win in the end the struggle as in the case of Job. Marvelous sir Pete.

[Pete]

can't argue with that sami. we're in trouble when we cannot see the "big" picture and fail in hope & faith. love that you mention my "main" man job as a wonderful example! thank you sami ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome Pete...