Felicity

[alan650]

FELICITY
By Alan Stallsmith

In search of felicity
I befriended despair
Drudging up past demons
That I should have left there

These memories haunt
These insecurities roar
Sometimes my mind
Doesn't know what it's for

I grasped so tight
My hands they bled
I slept so long
This life's a bed

Awaken! Awaken!
Demand brand new!
Take action! Take action!
This can't always be you!

These days haven't ended
And the clock's hands still move
And this life is a train
Conducted by you

So in meeting felicity
I looked in the eyes of despair
Said "Thanks for the memories.
But I no longer live there"

[RhymeLovingWriter]

A wonderful reflection to rouse the weary and disheartened, alan650. I enjoyed your rhyme scheme as you worked your way through. Welcome to the zone!

[lunar glide]

I really enjoyed the natural rhyme! Great poem

[Bobby Del Boy]

I am partial to happiness ending poems. I enjoyed the struggle and journey. Yes, welcome to the Zone, Alan.

[alan650]

Everyone is too kind! I am happy to be here!!

[DWAYNE]

Your flow is effortless!

This is a profound poem, well conceived, and excellently executed!

[Tanner]

Alan, I particularly loved the first stanza, especially the first 2 lines! A fabulous write!

[amenOra]

I didn't even notice you rhymed til someone mentioned it. This was good, turns of phrases and 'meaning' presenting definitely relatable events and tendencies... Kudos-