A Poet's Journey

~By Candlelight He Writes,     From His Mind He Creates, With Footsteps He Journey's Without a Path Heading To Another Story Waiting To Be Discovered Guided By His Soul The Poet Does Not Look For The Journey To End, He Searches For An Escape Into Another Imagination... ~©Donnie Pike

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{Your Time To Fly is Now}

Trapped in a world that seems like it hates itself feels like more than an inescapable prison, especially when you add pain and sorrow to the the equation

Who mends the heart and whose responsibility is it to dry the tears if no one is standing by your side telling you everything will be alright

Waking up everyday starring into the same mirror wondering how you got here and how much time has passed, asking the world to please just let me breathe, hoping God will find you and teach you how to fly

This is a world that needs to change but just like everything else that's not going to happen overnight

Searching for the edges of your life finding out how much is left and forgetting how much was lost is how you begin to heal, you gotta dance to the music and embrace the stars without losing your mind, breathing is love and your time to fly is now...

~©Donnie Pike

10/3/20

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{Beautiful Broken Glass}

Some of the most beautiful things in this world are broken, Images reveal real beauty in something most of the world can't see

Neverending stories have a title; during a Journey many things get broken but are never forgotten

The real beauty is inside the brokenness but the light still gets in, whispers are a way to share stories about broken dreams but the best kept secrets are only heard by those who believe in the beauty of brokenness

Only the broken can hear the whispers and see the real beauty of

Beautiful Broken Glass...

~©Donnie Pike

10/7/20

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{Confessions from the heart}

The ability to see life through shattered dreams because the heart is what creates the neverending love story,

There is no need for a rear view mirror when the Journey ahead is laying out a path leading to your destination...

~©Donnie Pike

10/6/20

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{What I Would Settle For}

I would settle for a pocket full of change and nothing to spend It on

I would settle for a porch swing and time to stop long enough for me to think

I would settle for an early moon and a slow night and a daylight to rise and stop In the beginning of Its Journey

I would settle for a pair of eyes that look my way and,,, Just Stare

I would settle for a stream with the glare of a sunset capturing the attention of my soul and carrying me away to It's destination

I would settle for a song that put this life In a little better perspective and organize the misunderstood moments long enough for me to figure out What I Would Settle For

~©Donnie Pike 6/11/18

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{Moon Display}

What marvel will the moon display

on the eve of morning with a duet on the way

Signs of wonder and half way home,

run from the day and keep the vibe,

trying to remain humble somewhere Inside

What stories will the stars have to tell,

looking for answers by a wishing well

Close your eyes and touch the moon,

daybreak will be coming soon...

~©Donnie Pike

11/6/18

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{A Fountain of Dreams}

~The moments that take your breath away are Unforgettable,

Saying Goodbye is a second chance to escape

"Misunderstood Moments"

that got lost somewhere in a memory

that never got a clear image

of love running through the trees

near

A Fountain of Dreams...

~Donnie Pike

9/17/18

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{Top of The Mountain}

I trusted the Journey

but had no escape,

a forgiver of my past

broke the chains that

once bound my soul

and pardoned my sin

Today I Rise,

I breathe the air,

my eyes are open,

I lost myself somewhere

behind but my Journey

ahead Is limitless with

new footsteps to follow

I am lead by the word,

I am found by love,

I am recieved by the creator

of this new Journey

The path is narrow,

the forest is deep,

but the way out is up,

Guide me, teach me, fill me

with you, lead me and show me

how high to the

Top of The Mountain...

~Donnie Pike

8/27/18

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{Nature's Calling}

I see you walking

below the trees,

listening to the wind

and its subtle breeze

During a sunrise

and a day half spent,

memories of time

that were only lent

A silent brook that

time never took,

a journey of one

and one last look

Breathing in

the morning dew,

footsteps of time

that are never through

Birds in the tree

never falling,

a melody of time and

Nature's Calling...

~Donnie Pike

8/28/18

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(Religious) What does the cross mean? Does it say "Religion"? You don't have to be Religious to pray to God. Nowhere in God's word does it say you must be Religious to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. The stairway to Heaven begins right here on earth. When you spread your arms and ask God to forgive you of your sins, He answers you in the Blink of an eye. And "Religon" had nothing to do with it. 2/10/15 ~Donnie Pike #APoetsJourneyDP #ReligiousDP

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"Soul Searching" That's what this Poem is about, your Journey shouldn't be about the final destination, your Journey should be about the Journey Itself, and never reaching your goal is the Prize If you enjoy the Journey;, the destination doesn't really matter at all... ~Embrace Your Journey: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Free My Soul} I walked a million miles in my mind searching for the missing piece. On Bended knee I cried a river trying to come to grips with something that wasn't there not realizing my journey has only begun. The steps I left behind were no longer visible, which led me to the conclusion that going back would result in being lost and confused. Going back is not an option; so I followed the sunset. Pride and perseverance drove me on. What ever tomorrow brings I'll be there searching for that missing piece, one step at a time, one more mountain to climb, another sunset to chase. Every new goal reached is a victory, every new goal set is another missing piece, every new day is the beginning of a new journey. As the voyage continues I realize the Journey is the missing piece, and what I am searching for is that place to Free my Soul... 11/29/14 ~Donnie Pike #APoetsJourneyDP #FreemysoulDP #Soulsearching #Godpoetry

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A Poet's Journey

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A Poet's Journey

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{Barefoot In The Snow} Temporarily Insane but never lost he wouldn't be back until he captured his dreams, A Reflection of himself lay In shadows like the shoes he left at the fork in the road. Running into nowhere trying to save time In the company of strangers he stands alone making notes In his mind that will never be read. Declaring himself as a Gypsy Traveller with his heart In his hand he wouldn't be seeking Refuge, He Cried Out To His Soul The cost of freedom is losing yourself before you can find it, Being swallowed by Mother Nature is the first payment. The first step of Awakening would be the hardest standing before a Mountain of dreams not letting the past remind him of what he is now, Like sliding downhill with people in the way, What have you got to lose if you let go. The little voice inside is no longer speaking, Who then can be lonely If you find yourself, He held his breath and took another step. Touch The Sparrow, Hide The Sun With The Moon Being Powerless by His Own Manifestation The Weary Traveller Walks Barefoot In The Snow... 12/26/16 ~Donnie Pike

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{The Bitter End} In the dark shadows of my mind I am cluttered with debris from a life left far behind What new mysteries lie ahead In the dark forest that crowds my path What new tales lay hidden In the forest of secrets where new footsteps dare to tread Ageless and Timeless as I Ponder thoughts on the brink of destruction wondering how does man survive lifes obstacles when faced with tryanny and turmoil Can an obstruction be overcome by man's virtue to never surrender life or soul and willingness to do what others refuse to do An Accomplishment Is a Goal Sought and Reached and often times at The Bitter End... 5/4/18 ~Donnie Pike #APoetsJourneyDP #ThebitterendDP ~Sometimes the only prison you think you're living in only exists inside your own mind... ~Donnie Pike

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{Days Yet to Come} In the beginning I was passionate about life, grasping all it had to offer and sharing uninveted stories with the ones that had no story to tell but were willing to listen to mine I would quietly whisper notes to myself and store them In a memory and open them on the Rainy Days The Important things to me these days remain the same as the thoughts of yesterday wondering how will I make it to this day I Was Granted a Wish On The Day I Was Born, To Live and Breathe and Share Love, Thoughts, and Share Memories with folks that somehow lost theirs If I did a happy dance it would be among the moon and stars that stand on the presence of my existance celebrating the same joy as me, To be alive and loving every last breath dreaming of Days Yet To Come... 6/9/18 ~Donnie Pike #APoetsJourneyDP #DaysyettocomeDP