Dwindling dreams

Oh, my beautiful lady your words are sad yes, but to me encouraging. Remember the song line in That's Life? "I'm gonna get up and dust myself off and get back in the race." Remember Browning's poem to Elizabeth, "The best is yet to be." We can look out through the prison bars of our own making and see either mud or stars. You're too beautiful, talented, and amazing to let yesterday rob you of today.(Forgive my rambling). Hugs and love, Oral

Oralizer, yesteryear was also yesterday and today.i truly appreciate your compliment.  I felt that way not so long ago, but it's all slipping away abd the sadness permeates my very being.  

I understand. One of the things that has helped me work through similar situations is to ask myself, "If you were giving someone else advice relative to solving the situation what would you tell them?" Must of us do and can help others but neglect self. Hugs and love, Oral

Dear E,

Felt this one greatly. You capture such a relatable human trait of wondering what “might have been” “if only…” I think I give over 2/3 of my waking hours to that very question. The other 2/3 is spent trying to forget. Not a word wasted in this piece. Difficult subject, wonderfully written. H🌷

Thank you Honoria for your comment.  I know what you mean.  I really try, but damn, damn and damn.  

Come To Britain. As long as you have your passport, I'll happily show you around the place & buy you a few drinks. It'll help take away some of that regret that I'm sure you have no right to feel. Remember, it is you who said... 'I overthink stuff.' 😉

Oh yes, I am a big one of picking up the pieces. Whose true to blame.  I always say looking in the mirror at oneself, talking to oneself and have conversations with the people we interact with by oneself, like a one man band .  

Not sure where all that came from.  But there you have it.  

Thank you for leaving s comment on my write.  Very much appreciate it.  

It's lonely in a one man band of course, honey. Not my line but I said it anyway! Lol. This is one of my own lines though that I want nobody else to steal... "I am full of shit but I mean well!" 😉🤣

Laughing to myself Bi_snagg.

This poem captures a poignant sense of introspection and reflection on the passage of time and the realization of unfulfilled dreams. The imagery of "dwindling dreams" carried on the "wings of time" evokes a sense of loss and inevitability. The mention of the "twilight of time and years" suggests a stage of life where one confronts the reality of their circumstances and perhaps feels a sense of disappointment or regret.

The reflection in the mirror serving as a metaphor for facing one's true self adds depth to the poem, highlighting the struggle with self-perception and acceptance. The admission of feeling like a failure and the desire to escape from confronting reality are sentiments many can relate to, as is the contemplation of missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential.

Overall, the poem resonates with themes of introspection, regret, and the bittersweet acknowledgment of life's complexities. It invites readers to contemplate their own journeys, successes, and disappointments, prompting introspection and perhaps even a sense of empathy for the struggles expressed within the verses.

your poignant and introspective poem that speaks to the passing of time and the realization of unfulfilled aspirations. your pen captures the struggle to confront the reality of life and accept one's own limitations and missed opportunities. your tone conveys a mix of regret, resignation, and a touch of sadness. you offers a glimpse into the complexities of longing for what could have been while grappling with the acceptance of what can never be.