Only to Realize


To cheer after a step forward 

Only to realize there are a hundred more 

To excite over bright light 

Only to realize darkness follows 

 

To search beyond for what’s true

Only to realize it’s right in front of you

To believe in a fantasy

Only to realize reality

 

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9 responses to “Only to Realize”

  1. lillian Avatar
    lillian

    Especially love that last stanza!!! So very true😊

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  2. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar
    Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

    To find it right in front of you… a dream come true?

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  3. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    Nice lines: “To search beyond for what’s true

    Only to realize it’s right in front of you”

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    1. Astrid's Words Avatar
      Astrid’s Words

      I find this happens a lot in life.

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  4. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    I love your last stanza!

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  5. jazzytower Avatar
    jazzytower

    At times that;s life isn’t it. Really like the ending.

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    1. Astrid's Words Avatar
      Astrid’s Words

      The great thing is that every ending makes way for a new beginning.

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      1. jazzytower Avatar
        jazzytower

        True enough.

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  6. Sascha Darlington Avatar
    Sascha Darlington

    I agree with Lillian. That last stanza is wonderful and hopeful. 🙂

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