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Triumph
- Triumph -
How shining bright, the glory that the sun does endow!
Yet how fleeting the hours, since I last spoke with thee.
The best of times, they say, are yet to be given form...
But the future is a field, and each of us has our plow,
So how, can any man or woman know what shall be?
Sightless we go forth, seeking for the light of the morn.
And in the twilight times, betwixt light and pure dark,
We await what comes with a spirit ever willing to hark.
What is the meaning of triumph enduring?
The measure of success differs with each soul.
Like a vessel freed of all weighty mooring,
We may journey beyond the point of control.
Weary the waiting, I have sought to change fate itself,
Thinking the future to be some bleak and terrible thing.
The hope of heroes and the dreams of innocent youth,
Where have they gone, in this jaded period of history?
Consider thou the myriad of books on a library's shelf...
Yet even with all that knowledge, no joy will such bring!
There is no triumph without wisdom, and that is a truth,
And few are those who consider this a fact of destiny.
What is the meaning of triumph everlasting?
The measure of victory differs with each cause.
Like a storm grown beyond any forecasting,
We may grow beyond ourselves without pause.
Loving wisdom allows not the inner spark to be aflame,
Without the element that is hottest, known as desire.
Even the highest paradise will be beyond your reaching!
There is nothing beyond the reach of mortals to obtain,
Once you have tasted the glory of the most sacred fire.
Then, even in darkness, the light will be fairly breaching!
Contrary to the bonds that hold back the weaker wills,
You will triumph against the darkness, and all lesser ills.
What is the meaning of triumph eternal?
The measure of peace that a person can achieve.
Like a mystic looking deep at the spirit, internal,
We may discover far more than we could believe.
How shining bright, the glory that the sun does endow!
Yet how fleeting the hours, since I last spoke with thee.
The best of times, they say, are yet to be given form...
But the future is a field, and each of us has our plow,
So how, can any man or woman know what shall be?
Sightless we go forth, seeking for the light of the morn.
And in the twilight times, betwixt light and pure dark,
We await what comes with a spirit ever willing to hark.
What is the meaning of triumph enduring?
The measure of success differs with each soul.
Like a vessel freed of all weighty mooring,
We may journey beyond the point of control.
Weary the waiting, I have sought to change fate itself,
Thinking the future to be some bleak and terrible thing.
The hope of heroes and the dreams of innocent youth,
Where have they gone, in this jaded period of history?
Consider thou the myriad of books on a library's shelf...
Yet even with all that knowledge, no joy will such bring!
There is no triumph without wisdom, and that is a truth,
And few are those who consider this a fact of destiny.
What is the meaning of triumph everlasting?
The measure of victory differs with each cause.
Like a storm grown beyond any forecasting,
We may grow beyond ourselves without pause.
Loving wisdom allows not the inner spark to be aflame,
Without the element that is hottest, known as desire.
Even the highest paradise will be beyond your reaching!
There is nothing beyond the reach of mortals to obtain,
Once you have tasted the glory of the most sacred fire.
Then, even in darkness, the light will be fairly breaching!
Contrary to the bonds that hold back the weaker wills,
You will triumph against the darkness, and all lesser ills.
What is the meaning of triumph eternal?
The measure of peace that a person can achieve.
Like a mystic looking deep at the spirit, internal,
We may discover far more than we could believe.
Published 18th Sep 2012
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Anonymous
19th Sep 2012 00:26am
I must share a secret with you, Dear Jessica.
(I voice your poems out loud as I read them. Your the only one.)
A triumphant piece! I greatly enjoyed the flow and depth of this poem. It is a ponderous work of art. I especially liked this stanza:
"What is the meaning of triumph enduring?
The measure of success differs with each soul.
Like a vessel freed of all weighty mooring,
We may journey beyond the point of control."
Outstanding job.
AlwaysCaliban
(I voice your poems out loud as I read them. Your the only one.)
A triumphant piece! I greatly enjoyed the flow and depth of this poem. It is a ponderous work of art. I especially liked this stanza:
"What is the meaning of triumph enduring?
The measure of success differs with each soul.
Like a vessel freed of all weighty mooring,
We may journey beyond the point of control."
Outstanding job.
AlwaysCaliban
20th Sep 2012 6:02am
Your secret is safe me with me, dear Caliban! ;)
I am honored that my poems move you to voice them.
Yes, that stanza was definitely one of the best in the entire poem... I must agree! It really summed up a lot of the poem's spirit and meaning in those four simple yet complex lines.
Thanks for your praise, and for taking the time to comment on my poem! Your voice is always a most welcome one, my friend. :)
I am honored that my poems move you to voice them.
Yes, that stanza was definitely one of the best in the entire poem... I must agree! It really summed up a lot of the poem's spirit and meaning in those four simple yet complex lines.
Thanks for your praise, and for taking the time to comment on my poem! Your voice is always a most welcome one, my friend. :)
20th Sep 2012 7:05am
I must say, you are very triumphant with this poem. I enjoy what you stand for, you are an amazing writer. I'm adding this one to my reading list.
21st Sep 2012 2:04am
Ah! You do me a great honor, DreamingMetrist. I very much appreciate your lovely comment. :)