You cannot bring the dream alive
By dreaming it again
You cannot change the past
Into the things it might have been
You cannot oust reality
For phantasms instead
You cannot live life looking back
When there’s still life
Ahead
(“You Cannot -” – 9-2-2014)
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Wonderful lessons, presented beautifully … if only I could take them to heart.
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Well put!
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Does this mean keeping the dream alive in your mind is delusional?
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No. But you have to put it into action.
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Beautifully written!
In general, I like that you’re writing is so… simple. That you catch that feeling with simple, relatable words. Talent!
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Thank you, Pernnille. I really appreciate it — Owen
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superbly magnificent work,this piece is a great one. I love the lessons it shows
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Thank you!
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your welcome
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Reblogged this on learningtolivelikewaterblog and commented:
This is a poem from one of my favorite blogs, No Talent for Certainty, written by Owen, “Beleaguered” Servant. I think he’s on to something!
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Great ending for this poem.
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Brilliant outlook and attitude.
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Oh well E N.
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When I first read your tagline “there’s still life ahead,” I at first thought of still life paintings. I am that sardonic, to have wondered for a moment if it was tongue-in-cheek. I hope not. I hope I’m the only bowl of fruit around in the ahead!
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Beautiful! I love it!
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Thank you!
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