Where does it begin, Where does it end..

the choice set before me

to enter or not

checking in my ego

at the entrance...

cautiously yet with anticipation

I enter the circuitous path

sojourning to the inner most

part of my heart & mind

I wonder who is the architect

of  this space & place..

puzzle set before me to solve

no need for a map, I prefer

to navigate my own way

step by step , I venture forward

listening and watching
for signs...a time of
reflection

"who am I"

  "who are you"

     "who are we"

red -tailed  hawk circles

raptor carrying a message

awakening my spirit

I feel you,  slipping

into my skin...as I
draw nearer my flesh
warms in the sunlight..

I wonder what waits

with each twist and turn

I take a left,  it should have
been right..

ladybug lands on my hand
I make a wish for her to carry
to the outer banks...the river
sings an ancient song...

contemplating  my next move

I feel your presence walking
on the path of enlightenment

my senses alert,  traveling

deeper into the center

of the unknown...unraveling
the mysteries of life...

blue skies & dreamy clouds

weaving closer and closer

to the central focal point

an aura of light manifests

you are with me in the maze

of life...giving thanks for the
journey thus far...ringing
the bell opening the
doorway to the spiritual
realm...what was lost is
now found...

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Author's Note: I had the
opportunity to find my
way through this huge
maze. A time of reflection
and adventure.

Swept Away

Charing Cross Road, 1937 by Wolfgang Suschitzky

rain

swept me away

at the crossroad

we met

drenched

we embraced

forever changed

author's note : trying a new form 

Septolet

The Septolet is a poem consisting of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break in between the two parts. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.

Island of Dreams

Truedessa and Capt'n Pat met one day

seeking  an enchanted island of dreams

they built a ship, so they could sail away

rays of hope fell upon them in streams

Now, these two were often called fools

as they believed in a utopia filled land

following heavenly stars the only rule

the adventures to be had were grand

These two fought  pirates on the sea

and sometimes an evil  menacing  ghost

Grumpy Blue said Bora was the place to be

they set the course from coast to coast

Capt'n Pat traveled with a spotted cat

Truedessa's head full of lofty thoughts

looking skyward the two would often chat

the view would be different as astronauts

One night the waves grew raw & rough

tossing their  vessel from side to side

the two knew darkness would be tough

in a small shallow voice Truedessa cried

Washed ashore,  in the morning light

she looked about,  their vessel broken

Capt'n Pat was now nowhere in sight

spotted cat by her side no word spoken

On a small island Truedessa did stand

a balmy breeze amidst tall palm trees

her senses alert foul play is at hand

sunlight  glistened upon a deep sea

Following her inner voice into the brush

the sound of warrior drums growing

cat and Truedessa sprinted with a rush

in  blue  haze a vision started showing

An army of monkeys had Capt'n Pat

who was behind this sinister plot

an empress laughed, wearing Pat's  hat

"who will save you from this lot"

The empress spoke of  magical stones

Truedessa would offer to make a deal

stepping out into the light as it shone

the spotted cat closely at her heels

The empress was impressed by her glow

I want rare gems hidden in a secret cave

bring me the stones and I will let him go

if not, you two might dig your own grave

Now, Truedessa agreed to the wicked terms

the cat by her side and some monkey guards

she would feed that evil woman some worms

calling upon the powers of pirates graveyards

Traveling the trail upwards towards the sky

conjuring lions to chase off a monkey or two

a battle of wit,  as a mystical dragon did fly

beyond the vines,  the cavern came into view

Truedessa entered into the dark cold walls

as bats flew around her head in swarms

trembling from cold, she thought she'd fall

from somewhere a burst of fire kept her warm

Two  giant gemstone glistening inside the lair

lustrous eyes of a dragon with a beating heart

Truedessa softly sighed and said a silent prayer

to injure this creature she would have no part

Descending the mountain,  she needed a plan

how would she appease the fury of the empress

under a setting sun,  she met a mountain man

who offered her help in  a magical necklace

Returning  the empress demanded the gemstones

Truedessa  held out instead  a strand of white pearls

explaining  they came from the eternal life throne

Just as the empress placed them on the wind whirled

The belly of the earth shook,  a giant quake

Capt'n Pat hollered we need to get out of here

around the empresses neck a hissing snake

choking on her own words, she disappeared

Truedessa and the cat quickly set Capt'n Pat free

running towards the beach in record speed

they longed to be back on  their ship on the sea

swooping down a dragon came in a time of need

Jumping  on his back they soared the skyline

Truedessa exhausted fell into a deep sleep

Capt'n Pat and his spotted cat were fine

resting in the land of nod a dreamer weeps

author's note: This was written in the spirit

of two light hearted fools. May they always
follow that star of dreams...For those who
don't know I have written several of these
adventures in the past.  Thanks for taking
the time to read this long story/poem.

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Final Bow - Farewell

upon the stage of life stillness settles
each act leading to the grand finale
bidding you farewell, falling rose petals
upon the stage of life stillness settles
final bow, may your journey be gentle
spotlight shines, as you enter the valley
upon the stage of life stillness settles
each act leading to the grand finale

Author's note:  This was written for a blogger friend known

as  Berowne. Sadly, he is no longer with us in this realm.
I felt compelled to write something to honor his life.
I often read his posts and tried to solve his quizzes.

He once posted a story for me and I gladly accepted
the blame. It brought a big smile to my face.

I will miss his stories...

Savage Reflections