what is hope but the breath of fools?
exhaled in the decadence of despair
and force fed to air
on the coldest and grayest of mornings?
how quickly they fade,
how quickly are they wisped away
by whirlwinds already in motion
what are dreams but a caricature of the harp?
plucked strings feigning harmony
found often in the deepest respires of slumber
where the freedom of dormant minds
deem all things possible
How quaint
what are aspirations but the rhythm of an endless drum?
consolations of heart mimicked without cease
Papoom— Papoom— Papoom
what is the worth of rainbows?
can they be touched, felt— bathed in?
unattainable and yet undeniable;
tangible and yet an illusion;
mysteries of color wrought soluble—
wings of far too liberated semblance;
light fetching radiance from no more than mist
I think there is hope yet
Author notes
not sure if this is what you were looking for but i felt compelled to pen something
wonderfully poignant theme... kudos to you,
Kj 
A contest entry
- Abandoned and Disillusioned by Dancing Feather.
600 points, ended August 19, 2008, 17 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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enjoyed the poem with the powerful expressions which is more beautiful than the rainbow....
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thank you
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Great write. Thank you for your entry and good luck in the contest.
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thank you muchly
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arcobaleno...bello.
First, I have to say... that picture is pretty awesome. o.o
I like this muchly, the last two lines especially. I'm not rhyming am I
I can usually relate to the fading hope feelings but there is that part of that wants to believe.. rainbows in gray mist exist. damn I did it again didn't I? ok I am just going to shut my mouth and applaud now.
oh wait...wrong one...
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thank you but...
to be honest, a very good friend of mine send me the picture and the poem's initial intent was to describe feelings rendered from receiving the image... but it got lost somewhere... in between "what" and "hope" I imagine.
*embarasssed*
Perhaps I try again someday, Kj -
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even more
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that first line is just awesome, and something that I can say I live by somewhat.. I hold hope sometimes far too long and then am crushed beyond the thought of repair when they are dashed. but a fool I am and so I will be.
this is well done and I hope you get something for this in the contest! good luck to you.
K-
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yes, the first line is a deviation of the cliche... just a fool's hope. If that's what it takes, count me in. I have no pride.
I have to get back to my chores (company coming) you have a great day! Kj
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