Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Watching the Sunset Fade




A Poem by Harlon Rivers

The anxiety of "Medical Limbo"



Time seems to stand still
while awaiting the moments anticipated news   
The mysteries of biology
The known weaknesses of the flesh  
Worrisome visions
that toy within fears
genetic foregone conclusions
that manifest as emotional anguish

The hope of new tomorrow’s wane
New moments dawning light dims
Thoughts of the circle
reaching the inevitable end of the song
A silent prayer for acceptance
for the things we cannot change
Courage to fight on for all life 
that remains as hope retains faith

Nothing is inevitable
as long as you want to breathe
You can’t stop the dreamer
from weaving the happiest
of unfulfilled dreams
Knowing completely you can’t stop
a runaway freight train
if the circle's tracks are complete

Physical trials and tribulations
bring you to your mortal knees
The angst of the vast unknown
Trepidation’s shadow is near
Life passes before
tearful yearning eyes,
lost in misunderstood confusion,
as realities uncertainty transcends fear

The final dream…
The only wish…
To not leave this world alone
To merge two passionate loving souls as one
Romantics dreams can come true
Unconditionally, wholeheartedly
together as one
before the merry-go-round’s
final setting sun… 

© 2012 Harlon Rivers 

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