please help me find the name of this poem by Brian Patten!?

Question

It begins a bit like this - You have dreamt so often of what you would do if you are forced finally from your chosen path - and ends a bit like this - For though on the brilliant branch the ..fruit still shines it is out of reach and its dazzle is frightening

another bit I remember is - sink then dreamer into what might have been - comes from his Love Poems

Answer 1

Lethargy.

You have dreamt so often of what you would do
If your life were irrevocably changed
That when you are forced finally from the route best understood
And on to another less obvious way,
You think at first, fantasy will sustain you
Sink, then dream into what might have been!

For though on the brilliant branch
The brilliant fruit still clings
It is no longer reached with ease,
And it's dazzle's frightening.

--Brian Patten.

I found it quoted on a blog. Not too easily found,but this should help. Thanks for introducing me to another splendid poet.

Answer 2

This is a difficult one. I thought I knew all his poetry but obviously I don't! I will search through my poetry shelves and try to get back to you. I love his early stuff from the 60s/70s but have also been to 'live' performances where he has read his more recent stuff. He probably has a website now!
Back to you tomorrow.

Answer 3

is it this one?? http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-innocence-of-any-flesh-sleeping/

could be :P
good luck!

Answer 4

no