the searching for a dream

The poet enjoys his short, intense works, particularly those with some gravitas to them. This 2005 work is a good example.

the searching for a dream

the shells are clear that guard the sphere
where I would take my quest,
that they may taunt, and my dreams haunt,
denying me my rest.

they do not crack but hurl me back
when I seek out the seam,
and so they mock, with clever lock,
the searching for a dream.


William F. DeVault. all rights reserved.