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The Quest

The scenery blusters by up close
and in the distance, the hills are but walls
and neither adds or subtracts from anticipation.

The destination always receives "top billing"
however, commaderie with one's companions...
and the destination, pale in it's comparison to the journey.

Color my eyes with landscapes a plenty...
buffer my personality with yours,
and let's augment the wait and duration with that of a kaleidoscope;

for we, and we alone own the hours,
that are ours, of the moments in waiting
to arrive "fresh", in the future.

Gone, are our transgressions
absent, are our worries of the past,
and beneath us, are our concerns for the day.

For, we're on an adventure...
A journey where sights and sounds pass by
and leave us to ourselves in our laps of tomorrow.

We are in no way, in controll.
We started this quest as a visitor,
a visitor of a soon tomorrow.

The only thing we've accomplished,
is to hasten the journey on it's way
and when we find what we will find...we'll STILL be mice and men.

The sky shifts to accommodate our eyesight
and great, are our individual lightscapes.
For, both of us Mavericks share a viewpoint...

and our vistas are differently the same.
We're both owned by our journey;
a journey that's only trying to show us a taste...

..that will echo all of our senses,
and cleanse us from all of our expectations,
delivering us to where we need to be...

..on a journey of the NOW.
Where we might better learn who each of us are,
and catch a glimpse of who we might just be.


— docmaverick, Apr 21, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Critiques

Tonya

Tonya

17 years 1 month ago

First off

This is quite the journey! I think the subject is great, i like the comparison of the trip to a destination, how it mimicks our lives. The things we see through life that help us wind up where we are or will be, the possibilities of where we can be. How each of us see things and react to things differently, even when given the same or similar views. Because each are unique with their own ideas, no matter how similar we might be. Always there are slight nuances that are going to change the end equation. Your ideas in your writing ARE eloquent! Just, the presentation needs a little tweaking. This one is much much better presented than the last ones i have read. I believe you still have a tendency to add to many words, that can be understood without their actually being there. I again, have taken a few liberties with your work.. lol. I sent you a private message to look at. What i suggest is to just read a lot of good poetry. It will help you get an idea of presentation. I hope you find it helpful. Was my pleasure to read and think over each line you presented. Again, i am inspired by your thoughts. Always Sincere, Tonya
docmaverick

docmaverick

17 years 1 month ago

What happened....

...was that I went away to several "gigs', and I hadn't posted for about 4 days. I guess it was "pent up". Thanks for the kind words. #{:>{)]@==== docmaverick.
Tonya

Tonya

17 years 1 month ago

hmmmmmmmm...

did you find your message? and you are welcome. and another thing... i don't know why you say your words are not eloquent! :P :) Tonya
docmaverick

docmaverick

17 years 1 month ago

My dear....

...how can my words be eloquent AND plentiful? The volume has to water down their substance...as you have so eloquently stated. Thanks for your insight, #{:>{)}@==== write on, docmaverick.
Tonya

Tonya

17 years 1 month ago

perhaps i am misunderstanding...

watered down? I think you can write some great things. and i look forward to your next write. ...perhaps it is i, who is bad at suggestions. Keep writing! Sincerely, Tonya