Don'T Cry For Me Ballerina! Poem by John Knight

Don'T Cry For Me Ballerina!

Rating: 4.2


When I look back I find no cause to cry,
For parts not won, chances to dance passed by.
Ambitions unfufilled, the boards not trod,
Castles in the Air - not built - no nearer God!

Seas never sailed and mountains left unclimbed,
Books never written - verses left unrhymed.
Experiments - untested and untried,
The vines and pines I planted - all have died.

My cello silent now, its strings unbowed,
My library to my Old School bestowed,
My lands divided to my progeny,
My horses sold - to old to race for me.
When I look back I find no cause to cry,
I am fullfilled - adieu - but not good-bye!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM

wonderful poem.a sadness which ended by joy..

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Susan Jarvis 29 August 2009

What a beguiling title (great word-play) and the poem certainly lives up to expectation. A entertaining and imaginative way at viewing a life. Every word flows along in a stream of eloquence, assisted by the adept use of internal rhyme. S :)

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Janell Cressman 29 August 2009

amazing poem, most people don't enjoy what they have until it's gone, I liked the flow and the us of words awesome poem

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Sonya Florentino 30 August 2009

oh wow, i hope the same will hold for me as well! ... beautiful flow and musicality... from someone who has lived wisely...

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Obinna Eruchie 12 September 2009

A poem calling on to look at the bright side. Touching.

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Sandra Fowler 06 September 2009

Very touching. It will always matter so much that you lived.10/10 Your friend at poemhunter, Sandra

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Philosophy of a DewyFlower 05 September 2009

an optimistic poem which emphasizes the BRIGHT SIDE of LIFE! well penned!

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Your poem has marvelous rhyme and the flow of life, of love and satisfaction. You are a great man John, for you have achieved in life what you have chosen to do. I would say by the poetry you write, you have been an inspiration to many and have touched many hearts in your life's journey, Your cello has blown your soul to others, your library will be shared, your land will be given to loved ones and your horses know the kindness you would have bestowed on them. And, you still have time to enjoy what the rest of what life brings. 10 love Karin

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Myrtle Thomas 31 August 2009

John this is a beauty, where some may see it as sad I dont.I see it as you have enjoyed the things in your life and moved on to more full filling things before your end.I feel this way myself.A great powerful piece very much enjoyed

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