Now that we have left behind the challenges of youth,
the shadows on the wall,
the monsters in the hall,
the comforting embrace,
warm kisses on our face,
we face the other side of the coin we tossed so high
and wonder if we ever too will fly…
Three coins I’ve tossed into the air,
wondering…
I ask I-Ching and
and I look back,
and darkened tears form in my eyes.
The past is past,
it’s gone,
replaced, and neatly placed within the wooden box
I keep in the darkest place that I could find,
that’s where I store time…
But now we have green eyes and
we still see misery run through the street.
We wonder why
mysteries form at our feet,
and why we hide the sorrow, pain and longing…
But we’ve green eyes,
hungry,
bright and
confident,
to see through darkest night and
to tell the world we’ve seen the light…
C.2022, Francisco Bravo Cabrera, 12 NOV 2022, Valencia, España.
JaZzArt en València 
I like the optimism at the end of the poem.
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Thank you Pat!
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Francisco, this is beautiful writing, and deeply meaningful. You’re not only a master of the brush and canvas, you’re also a master of the quill and parchment. Truly amazing poetry! 🙂
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Your words humble me my friend and I am very glad you like this poem and my work. Thank you very much. All the best.
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A poignant and hopeful poem, in spite of all the disappointments and sorrow.
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Hope is what we all cling to, the last thing to lose… thank you!
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I would like to post a spotlight on you and your artwork next Monday, December 12, 2022, if that’s okay with you.
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I would be most honoured and humbled, thank you Dawn.
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Great!
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Thank you!
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Powerful and thoughtful poem, my friend! The flow is lovely and inviting. Your imagery and metaphors are stunning. Loved this!
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Thank you so much Brad, so glad you liked it. All the best!
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An awakening ! I love it !
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Thank you!
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Wow! A thought provoking poem! So meaningful 👌👌
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Thank you so much!
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