When I was young and naive,
I wanted to fly, reach the sky
I thought glory through war was my game
Worlds to conquer, songs would be sung,
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A heart rending poem with a striking image! The poem captures the heart so deeply! Beautifully written Ayman! Now I am old, and wise I think, I tend a farm and sell its produce with my charm. Loved these two lines and the ending too!
It's a great gift to be able to envision a life through eyes that aren't yours. I don't know if you wrote this poem about someone you know or read about, if the character is imagined or if some metaphor is at play which I've been unable to perceive. What's not a mystery though is that the poem (and its author) is a thoughtful one. Another great write Ayman
An insightful look at life from a young man who understands as well as any
In both love and war, victory is a delusion. At the end of the day, when all is said and done, you are still waiting. You have captured the essence of life in a very realistic way. Kudos!
my peem: ' ***soldier Recruiting: Come On, God! …… [military Recruiting; True Story; Short Enough; Mankind]'......................may be of interest to some. bri :)