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When pigs fly

I will never let goOf the things that excite meNo matter how smallOr insignificant they might be. I’ll look towards the worldWith curious eyesI will chase every rainbowThat brightly paints the sky. And when I grow oldI will still play pretendI’ll hold on to my dreamsFor dreams have no end. So if ever I feelThe child part of me dieIt will be the same dayThat I see pigs fly
— BrightEyed, Dec 30, 2009

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Kob

16 years 5 months ago

When pigs fly

Like it, nice, made me smile. The rhythm is a bit out, but it still worked fairly for me. I daresay I'd tighten it by making the correct amount of sylables ( near as dash it) throughout the rhyme lines. Then it'd flow better. Scansion, is the fancy word for what I'm trying to say...at least, I think it is. I like your subject, I for one now have to go with my memory, I can still remember having dreams. ( and not the sort we all have in sleepytime. ) Ta for the smile, Kob. P.S. For instance, in verse 2 try altering I'll for I, and sky for skies. Verse 3, be pretending / have no ending. ect. ect.
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BrightEyed

16 years 5 months ago

thank you

i really appreciate ur feedback
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 5 months ago

Bright "Eyed"

You are indeed! Love your positive sentiments and I agree with you entirely! "I will never let go /Of the things that excite me/No matter how small/Or insignificant they might be." and then to go and cap it at the end with "That will be the same day I see pigs fly" is just a double WHAMMY of brilliant reiteration!! OUTSTANDING!! Forget the nuts and bolts referred to above - the poem is a beaut! Keep up the good work! Bonita j
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BrightEyed

16 years 5 months ago

it makes me so happy

makes me happy to hear people like my writing. thank you so much :)
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Amethyst

16 years 5 months ago

such a positive feel

Oh i'll have what you're having! i'll read this every time I'm sharpening my machete...;) peace amethyst
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BrightEyed

16 years 5 months ago

:)

yeah at first i was overwhelmed.. but then i found my courage
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Silent_Rain

16 years 5 months ago

Wow...

wow, this is a very good poem and Im glad that I read it!! Im not to good at saying what I may find wrong with a poem, but I can tell you this, I fined nothing in this poem that I would cange! You have a very good outlook on live, and I love the way you show that you show that though your poetry!! From one poet to the next, ~Rain~
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BrightEyed

16 years 5 months ago

thank you so much

im not one that can point out mistake either.. i feel so useless when i get so many helpful messages and all i can say in return is that im impressed by everyones poetry. but thank you so much for the positive feedback. it means alot to me
weirdelf

weirdelf

16 years 5 months ago

Love this!

As irrepressible as myself, a giving poem. Cheers, Jess, reprehensibly irrepressible
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thewaitingroom

16 years 3 months ago

TOTALLY AWESOME!

I really dig this poem.I look forward to reading the rest of your stuff.Also thanks for your awesome review on "KEEPING YOUTH" it was much appreciated..
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BrightEyed

16 years 3 months ago

:)

no problem :) it was a great read. thank you for taking the time to read mine. it means alot.
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magics02

16 years 3 months ago

Just needed to read some beautiful words just now

I have to say this is one of the best I read today bright. You are really coming to be a wonderful poet. I love all this entails and I felt it moved me in a way as if I wrote it long side of you. Bravo my friend. Great job here. Love, mona xxoxoxo Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.
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BrightEyed

16 years 3 months ago

thank you

i really appreciate ur support. it means alot to me