If there's something to desire,
There will be something to regret.
If there's something to regret,
There will be something to recall.
If there's something to recall,
There was nothing to regret.
If there's nothing to regret,
There was nothing to desire.
2007-11-13 06:35:00 · 4 answers · asked by xxtrasweetchocolate 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Poetry
It's actually a well known and accomplished poem which is currently featured on the NYC MTA's "Poetry in Motion" Program (when they put famous poems up in the subway). The title is "If there is Something to Desire," and it was penned by Vera Problovovich (or something like that).
2007-11-15 02:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by Spoon Dog Light 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems like a nice little philosophy; it has a nice rhythm, but honestly not a good poem at all. Poetry needs images, sensual images to appeal to the five senses (i'm using sensual in the old sense of the word, not the sexual one). We perceive the world through our senses and poetry should use that advantage to reel us in. Read some old and contemporary poets; analyze their style and what you like about them and learn from that. Sorry, if I was too blunt. For new poets, look up Billy Collins and Charles Simic, or simply just browse through the poetry section at your bookstore. For oldies, I personally recommend Emily Dickinson, Rainer Maria Rilke, and John Donne.
2007-11-13 14:49:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quite sagacious in intent but I do not buy the allegation that:
If there's something to desire,/There will be something to regret.
not all desires lead to regret!!
2007-11-14 08:24:45 · answer #3 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's something to desire ,
There will be something to dream,
If there's something to dream,
There will be something to live for.
If there's something to live for,
There is something to love.
If there's something to love,
There is whole life to bliss.
Desire is that which teaches to love a life.
Regression is that which teaches to mend and remodel dreams.
2007-11-13 14:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by a new world 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋