I saw it shining before me
It had such a golden glow,
It seemed to a young lad exciting
I wondered just how it would go.
With help, I mounted a Stallion
High in the saddle I sat,
The music also charmed me
I forgot just where I was at.
The ride whirled on in a blur
Then finally slowed to a stop,
In amazement,I looked around
Where I started, was where I got off!
I found this so ironic
This journey of music and lights
Had actually taken me nowhere--
But while I was on, what delight!
To me, later on I remembered
This seemed as an object lesson,
Not all that looks to appealing
Will get my life further along.
I may enjoy it for a while
Be enthalled with it's glamour and flair,
But am I living or wasting my life
If it doesn't take me anywhere?
So let me live life with discretion
Not deceived by the glitz of sensation,
But seek that which truly has meaning--
Avoiding life's pretty temptations!
Author notes
The Contest picture is the inspiration I used, as an eyecatching life lesson--in living, as it has been said--"Not all that glitters is gold!" or as it applies here--not all the appealing treks and glammed up experiences of life, are at all worth the taking.
A contest entry
- Write Your Expressions In Poetry! by UnbreakableSoul.
500 points, ended October 24, 5 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Congratulations for the Gold.
Such a deserving piece and full of insight. Great write. Thanks for sharing.
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congrads on the gold! great write thanks for sharing!
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Congratulations on the Gold.
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Massman, this is such a wonderful write!
The metaphors and imagery are just awesome!
I really enjoyed reading this, thank you so much and good luck to you!
Geneva -
Great take on the prompt. A very creative and well written message as well. I really admire and respect your way of thinking. Best wishes in the contest.
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The carosel of life a great metaphor! Your words are full of wisdom and truth, the stuff that glitters is often Pyrite, not gold and quite worthless. Many wasted lifes are a testimony to this fact. Well written reflection, Write On!
Best of luck in the contest dear brother. 
Brother dennis
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