Myriad (Kiva's poem collection)

[Kiva]

I was looking through some old poems of mine and decided perhaps I should submit some and get feedback. Plus, if I get in a creative mood and decide to submit more, I won't be flooding the Garden's with it... just this thread.

Anywho... here's my first submission.

The Master’s Piece

The paper resides blank and empty.
The pen upon the top-most sheet lays dormant.
Instruments of art, forgotten by the Author,
Await the touch of a skilled hand.
The Master sits before the tools of his great work,
Gently retrieving the fallen quill.

The page soon fills with the composer’s diction
His words bringing peace to those who read.
The ink staining the fibrous sheet;
In permanent proof of the Author’s presence.
The exuding comfort that permeates each syllable,
Provides a warmth no flame can match.

His feathered stylus He draws across each page;
Carefully considering how best to fill the spaces.
Each word; a gift, given to others.
Yet, as gifts they are, still specially chosen
Is each word for each page to be filled.
A library by the Master’s hand.

Books previously written, on each shelf preside.
In loving memory does their Author keep them.
Each tenderly penned as the Composer saw fit;
As patience saw their numbers grow.
Though varied was their length and diverse their texts,
All could be deemed a Master’s Piece.

As each work is written and completed,
Another is started anew.
The Author’s steady hand renews the ink;
And not a drop is wasted.
For precious is the work composed by the Author;
And Everlasting is the great reward.

Hebrews 12: 2a - Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…

[Kiva]

Here's another... one of my non-spiritual ones.

The wind whispers through the trees;
Carrying with it a sense of adventure.
Danger waits just around the corner.
Will you face it?
Will you face your fears?
It's there, waiting for you.
Just take that first step;
The hardest step;
To realize your destiny.
Then each step becomes easier,
As the danger grows closer.
How will you face it?
Will you crawl?
Will you walk?
As for me, I shall run.
I shall run to face my fears;
To overcome the Darkness;
And step into the Light.
But just one question...
Will you join me?
Will you stand with me,
In the Darkest place,
Facing your deepest fear?
I'm running, not to flee my fear;
But to face my Destiny.
What are you doing?

[Kiva]

This was one I wrote when I had been in love with someone, and I thought he loved me back. In a way, I know he did, and still does, but I know I deserve better.

Together we had it all, you and I.
It wasn’t perfect, but it was close enough.
I looked into your eyes, and I saw Heaven.
You were all I wanted it to be.
Together, we had it all.

We shared almost everything;
Our dreams, our fears, our secrets.
We laughed together,
And cried together.
Together, we had it all.

I hoped, and dreamed of what might have come to pass.
The notes, the letters, the flowers;
All were symbols of your devotion.
Symbols I cherished.
Together, we had it all.

Side by side we would walk,
I could see the adoration in your eyes.
You loved me, cherished me,
Placed me on a pedestal.
Together, we had it all.

Until that day,
That fateful day,
When I finally learned the truth.
I could no longer trust you.
Now, you lost it all.

The tears, the pain, the humiliation;
As I had to tell, to say:
“I no longer love him.
He’s not for me.”
Now, you lost it all.

Separate, we lived.
Friends, though distant.
But the pain was still there,
And steadily it would grow.
Now, you lost it all.

Your face had been kind before;
Full of care and love;
Now I see before me,
A mockery of what I cherished.
Now, you lost it all.

But you came back,
And my compassion was great.
I took you back, willing to try again.
And everything was as it should have been… almost.
Now, we may have something.

I was more guarded this time.
I didn’t share quite as much.
I didn’t want to be as close,
Though I yearned to forget.
Now, we may have something.

And though it was shaky at first,
The love grew again.
Though not as full, or quite as opened,
I glimpsed Heaven a second time.
Now, we may have something.

Again I dreamed, and again I hoped.
Perhaps now it would be a reality.
Perhaps I could now break down the wall
That protected my heart.
Now, we may have something.

Still, I should have known it was not to be.
Again you lied,
Again you cheated me of my sacred emotions.
You toyed with my heart, and let it fall.
Now, you can never retrieve it.

You want me back,
But I won’t allow it.
Never again will I fall prey,
Or be swayed by a heart’s feelings towards you.
Now, you can never retrieve it.

I am wiser now,
And I’m holding out;
For someone who will treasure me as I am,
Not as they would want me to be.
Now, you can never retrieve it.

I cannot entirely blame you;
Because, for a time, I blinded myself to the truth.
Together, we could have had it all.
But you let slip a precious gift;
And now, you can never retrieve it.

[Buttercup]

kiva said:

I cannot entirely blame you;
Because, for a time, I blinded myself to the truth.
Together, we could have had it all.
But you let slip a precious gift;
And now, you can never retrieve it.

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The entire poem spoke to me but these lines reverberated in my mind the most. I too had fallen into a similar trap five years ago and felt the way that you described in the poem. Now that I am married to my wonderful husband, everything is well and great. There was a time however that was extremely difficult to get through right after the guy that had broken my heart. I like this poem because in a way, it is a marvelous inspiration. it shows that, yes, it happens to others and they suffer the same as you. But in the end, you are strong enough to survive it! Keep up the wonderful work!!

[Rosa]

You have a great talent for writing, Kiva, and I feel honored that you are sharing your works with us. Your writing has quality and the rare magic that can reach into a reader's very soul so that he can become swept away with what you write and search his own heart for truth and understanding.

BD, SP,

Rosa