From shill to shadow
You see the flow
Of a mind trapped
Within a ghastly tow
Cut the ballast
Sever the show
Realign the remnants
Of this wondrous glow
For too long
Have I lingered here
My heart held ransom
Stagnant with fear
Let my life be renewed
Ring once again true
Cleanse my thought, word and deed
Of it's stygian stew
The secret observer am I
I have let this precious life pass by
Passive for this tense
Active in dream sense
Watchful and waiting
For the Muse
To prod me to try
Pry open the door
This fortress around my heart
Bypass fear, sorrow and grief
Banish all loneliness
So I can make a new start.
[South Coast of New South Wales, Australia,2017]
An imaginative write with great imagery I enjoyed the ride..++10
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
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Deep feelings elegantly brought forth with clarity of thought and mind. Well conceived and brilliantly crafted. Thanks for sharing Jason and do remain enriched.
Thank you Chinedu, I have started reading your poems (there are many!) , I do appreciate the encouragement and your insightful comments. Greetings from Australia.