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Holes in my Shoes

A Mountain forever
stands over me,
holding a treasure
she wont set free

Deep in her heart
beats a flame,
the organ of life
pumps into veins

Boating the breeze
blowing through caves,
passing the bones
of work weary slaves

Walking trails through
darkness and fright,
playing her game
long into the night

The treasure I seek
it isn't of gold,
its not of this world,
and nothing you'll hold

This precious gift
I seek to find,
is a poet's heart
that flows divine

Seeking forever
in this poets hand,
and I'll walk to never,
as my shoes fill with sand

— Seren, Aug 21, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Beyond the Black Stump..Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Pablo Neruda, P.K.Page, W.H.Auden, to many and various to include them all ...

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Geezer

Geezer

16 years 9 months ago

Holey Shoes!

You are so beautiful! You are indeed a poet, with words so devine. There is a certain quality, that many do not find. Your shoes are worn with walking, eyes ever on the prize. I can see you coming, cresting the next rise. Sit here, rest with me, tip the sand from your shoes. Not where you've been, But where you go, is really all the news. L & Hugz, Gee
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Gee

Awww thats the most beautiful comment , but I have a dark side to me, it calls to me saying never enough never enough, and until I find enough I will drive to write a poem , just one and I will be happy, I still have so much to learn, but found early that to write real poetry, you have to sacrifice, a thought came to me last night and it was this If I suffer some small pain in writing, how exqusiste the agony was for the greats , I mean poets, Yeats, Poe ? , imagine their suffering for their art ... blows my mind .. Thank you for your support and friendship, in a world that is drawn in conflict , here at neo we have the a peace and understanding rarely seen in the outside world , and thats pure magic ... Love and hugz Jayne (sleepy and weepy lol I still grinning at that one he he) "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Jayne

Seek no further, for you are one who possesses a pure poet's heart. You've always had it my dear friend. I'm just so grateful that you deem to share the fruits of your poet's heart with us readers. The treasure I seek isn’t of gold, not of this world, and nothing you’ll hold This precious gift I seek to find, a poets heart that flows divine Seeking forever is this poets hand, I’ll walk to never, as my shoes fill with sand Love, Cat
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Cat

Your one person I would walk to never with,you have a heart of gold and a mind to match , your the kind of friend my mother told me to hold onto for dear life for they are few and far between, Thank you for your continued support,I get such a thrill when you like my poems because I spend many a night drifting through your poems finding my centre and losing myself from reality( I have become one of your biggest fans) , and thats your gift my friend , much love and biggest hugz Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
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Sourav

16 years 9 months ago

Love the lines. The deepness

Love the lines. The deepness of the thoughts... every line came out very well from your thoughtful mind to poetic words. Lovely write!
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Sourav

Thank you for your wonderful thoughtful comment , it's humbling but it also makes me want to write even better .. love Jayne "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
yenti

yenti

16 years 9 months ago

Seren

A flower that has bloomed with the eternal beauty of words, at last you have relaxed into the world of poetry that sought to hold you without a struggle of disbelief. Yet relax with care that you resolve each poem with care. A lovely write as is becoming usual, Yours Ian.T
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Ian

You have watched me stumble and fumble round like a new born doe , and I did, I was lost at first, having writen poetry all my life I had to rethink , HOW, to write them because the process I had before coming here was ... lacklustre and scribbled thoughts in journals , with no finesse no thought behind them, just rambling thoughts gushed onto the page , then I found this place and decided to become one of the community, I had to work for it , and not only did I find a passion in writing? I met wonderful people like you, that have done nothing but enrich my life , thank you for your beautiful comment , humbled I am today,from you thats pure gold ... love and hugz Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

16 years 9 months ago

Holes in my shoes

Jayne WoW my friend I have been in this place a few times Out of control by forces unseen in body and mind you lay there your heart pumps so loud you feel the blood flow through like a raging river in full flow Your senses heightened so are smells from far away fresh cut grass on a summers day was I dreaming dreams so real its so hard to tell the difference come what may we try to fatham out but nothing makes sense as the more you think the less it makes sense Our one constant is our poetry our creation of dreams and memories all rolled into one ink in our veins runs on and runs true always for you walking to never is a place i know this i often do across deserts barren dune afer dune always searching never reaching the end my goal is just out of reach Just keep going one step at a time and maybe we will find rainbows end..... Dream on sweet dreams only are allowed so drift on clouds soft lay just dream on... blue
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Maggie

What can I say to you ,except thank you, for everything , and you know what I meen, the texts and messages, the support through hard days, We will soon be able to laugh and talk as all this was just an illusion , and fingers crossed it will be ... I think of you often sitting on the bus or wandering to work in the rain , like your poem , Hope your dreaming sweet dreams Magz you certainly deserve then...much Love and biggest hugz Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
greeneyes

greeneyes

16 years 9 months ago

always the best

Jayne, Once again you are a magian with the pen(or keyboard!) love, Greeneyes aka Elizabeth!
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Elizabeth(its so nice to have a real name to call you btw)

I write with pen or pencil , sometimes lipstick , I am often doing something and line or phrase will hit me, and in my rush I write with whatevers closest , I have forgotten more good lines than I have writen lol thank you for your continued support I am so blessed that everyones been enjoying my poetry and it brings me a atom of joy .. Love Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
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lyz

16 years 9 months ago

Hi, I enjoyed your poem very

Hi, I enjoyed your poem very much,like always, a poets words come from the heart and can make another think. Looking forward to reading more of your work.Jade is helping this first timer, so be patient with my comments. And once again, really enjoyed, Holes In My Shoes. Lyz, Jades mum.
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Lyz

nice to finally meet you Jade talks about you all the time, she's a great young woman ,and I am so glad you liked this one its probably one of my more different poems I write fantasy but I also write whatever hits me in the moment lol ... hey it wasn't that long ago I was a newbie anything I can do to help please don't hesitate to ask ... PM me or get Jade to email me ... thanks for the read will keep an eye out for you and your poems, they could have at least give me the heads up shesh lol ... Love Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
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mantiscepter

16 years 9 months ago

Holes enchanted

Simply beautiful; Filled with pictures held in mind,felt within the rhythmic Heart: of Souls journey " Pain & Delight " flows throughout this writing; touching, the readers joy, and connecting both.... a privilege to read; thanks jayne xx Mantiscepter
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Mantis

Thank you !! for the read I am so pleased you liked this one, it was a whim, I write whims a lot lol but its probably one of my new favourites ... Take care Love and hugz Jayne x x We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall ...
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Patrick ..

Well I think its Patrick lol thank you for you comment its one of my favourites .. Kind Regards Jayne x x We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall ...
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 9 months ago

Jayne....

...you DO have a poet's heart ! You've got a way with words and cadence that seems almost effortless. Thankyou for sharing your ability here. "Write on"! sincerely, @{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Awww Doc !!!

You know that means alot coming from you , your one of MY favourites LOL ... its late I am going to beddy byes thanks so much for the comment and the purdy stars LOL love and hugz Jayne x x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall"
doorman

doorman

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Siren

Seems to me you've already found it. I really enjoyed reading this, Jayne. You've got flow! Thanks for writing. Yours, Espen.
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Espen

I still dont see myself as a poet I see myself as someone striving for a poetic ideal with a passion , I knew little when I started here except what I knew and liked , thank you for the read and the comment , one thing I have going for me in music and poetry is flow I just have to turn that into meaningful ... I still haven't reached the level I would like to be at, and will probably never reach that high but ?? I can dream LOL love and hugz Jayne x x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
doorman

doorman

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Jayne

Well, if you ask me, you're a poet in every sense of the word. In my opinion it's the very striving you mention that defines one as a poet. You'll reach the target, but once you're there, you'll only wish to go higher. The big wheel keeps on spinning, fortunately. Sincerely yours, Espen.
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Espen … Touche’

Dear Espen ... Touche' well said .. I will gracefully accept the compliment .. I have friends that will be relieved LOL they been telling me I should do it for ages ... love and respect Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
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harriet

16 years 9 months ago

holes in my shoes

*Smiles* when i read the first and second stanza already my heart was filled with excitement because this poem talks of a woman who has found a sense of herself in this crazy world , the line "Boating the breeze blowing through caves,passing the bones of work weary slaves" reminded me of my mom, how strong she is and how she keeps giving even when se does not get anything in return.keep blowing us away with your divine words love Harriet
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Harriet

Thank you so much for your lovely comment , made my day , I am sure your Mum is a great Lady she raised another one just like her ;) ... I am so glad you liked this one its a favourite of mine ... love and hugz Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
C

Calliope

16 years 9 months ago

Brava!!

Indeed a wonderful poem,it flows so smoothly in this lyrical piece.Very inspiring.It is a magical read.The best I've read since back on the sight.Hope you are feeling better. All our best, Lacy, Where power corrupts,poetry cleanses.
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Lacy

I feel like I know you , I am so glad your posting again ... its finally nice to meet you after all this time waitin' lol Hope your well and things are going well ? thank you so much for the read and the stars I loved your first post back it was awesome !! Hugz Love from us Jayne x x P.S I will be going home with hubby tomorrow that will make me happy, I cant wait to see the kids lol "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

16 years 9 months ago

Jayne

a splendid write. I really enjoy reading it. I have only one suggestion. Where you have (wont) it should be (won't) (sorry was thinking about Elizabeth at the time trying to put here name with her pen name) ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Barbara

Thanks for the heads up on the Won't glad you enjoyed it hun oh and my names Jayne-Chloe ... lol love and respect Jayne :) "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall ...
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lyz

16 years 9 months ago

Hello Jayne,

Back again, just for the stars. Love Lyz.x. Forgot them, newbie mistake on first comment. sorry.
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Lyz

My god cannot believe I missed this comment , must have been sick hun so I am sorry for the delay in answering, just noticed it when i was updating to members Only ... hope your ok and Jadey got home safely ... much love and hugz Jayne x x x We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall ...
UA

U K Atiyodi

15 years 10 months ago

serenon

Only poets have hearts to lose If they are lost, how can life sustain? Serene is calm, with a volcano inside so strong in conviction, fighting injustice, Go on we are with you so that the heart is not lost.
Seren

Seren

15 years 10 months ago

Dear U.K

thank you for your very kind comment I appreciate it love and hugs JayCee x x x (“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson quote)