Trained by the discipline of sleepless nights....I've found it
When long ago my ship set sail,
with set eyes to a destination unknown,
determined I dared the stormy gale,
with hope and faith I set sail, alone.
time and again, I counted the stars,
many moons and twice a day,
I wandered, my trail marked by varying scars,
trial and error, and turns that turned to nought.
I've gone through the ancient trail,
many moons I trekked it's crowded paths,
for safety, I dared to lose my soul.
quickly; I desired my Journey's end,
But on that path was no satisfaction,
Nought but grey and a world of mediocre,
in it's many by-ways I lost connection,
Of Soul, Of mind, Of Passion.
Till alas! I stumbled on a lonely path,
Inglorious, devoid of pomp and pageant,
On it, l felt my soul awaken,
Reborn, In mind, In Soul, In Passion.
Eureka! To a Path that's known only to me,
To discovery, passion and self reborn.
As a runner pines for the finish line,
I quiver, in sight of my Journey's end.
like the touch of water gladdens the dying plant,
it's scent, like fire sets my bones aglow,
I long for the end of my endless search,
For Destiny; mine, written and forged by me.
I have found the path that bears my name,
A lonely path, one that knows no fame,
But on it, peace and a chance at self discovery,
And At last, I see my my kingdom draw near,
Forged by the scars of many nights,
Tamed by the tears of many failures,
Trained by the discipline of sleepless night,
I've found it!
That's it. If we are satisfied with our ownselves, it doesn't matter if or not we are famous. What matters the most is the inner peace
Beautiful piece darling.
Honestly, there isn't much more to say than "This is beautiful"
The rhymes are perfect, but what's even better is the imagery it creates in my head.
Despite the challenges faced, the major point is the fact you've found that part that bears your name. The main aspect of life is self discovery. It doesn't matter how undesirable the journey might look but what matters is where you're going and it takes self discovery to know the path you're threading and getting to your destination.
Good luck in the contest @edystringz
Nice read. It is rare i find poetry I like but you did justice to this one. Keep it up! cheers!
Nice one! You are doing good.
I have almost forgotten how to write poetry hahaha.
telling a tale in rhythm and rhyme... mmmmm it was delicious! hehehehe
hard fought - and well-earned! hehehe
What a joy to read this and find out that you have such an ability to write this way... I must have missed them before - or you've been holding out on us! hehehe
fantastic poem. this is a beautiful creative idea.
"Eureka! To a Path that's known only to me,
To discovery, passion and self reborn."
one thing i have learn from this #wotw is that one need to be versatile and not limit his creativity. I think you really deserve to win the challenge. @edystringz.
i wish @calumam can vote this beautiful write up that has been done in a grand style
Thanks @edystringz,
I didn't know you could write like this. I'm really impressed.
The last pirate poem I wrote was on a voyage across what people call the Sea of Japan. It just so happened to be a lousy storm. I had some of the same feelings this poem brings out.
If what this poem says is true then @edystringz you are a very lucky person.
It reminds me of the words of a Chinese philosopher Mencius
Enjoy this responsibility of life with great honor.
Nice poem on eureka
Self discovery would remain the biggest of all discoveries for me.
That ability to know your strengths, weaknesses and flaws like no one else.
That ability to have a familiar sense of oneself.
I'm glad you've found that path.
Among all you mentioned, I can at least attest to the sleepless nights.
My nocturnal gee, from the days of yore. Lol
Fantastic. This reminds me so much of Robert Frost's "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood". You have done great justice to the WOTW and I love your creative approach.