I've no desire
to struggle
or do more beyond
my means
only that
which does fire
my imagination
and does inspire
me to feel
and write
to cast my mind
on a new bearing
to explore
new poetic paths
to absorb
the essence
of myriad things
that makes
for meaning

perchance
I'd slowly arrive
at the portal
where the mist
of doubt
is lifted
and the glitter
of new thoughts
and the splendour
of words make
their visitation
as never before

it would be
a revelation
and I would wake
into a new beginning
transformed
and never think
such were a gift
that has arrived
too late.