Entering Life's Mirror

1st time posted, anywhere...

 

 

Green pastures in the lost horizon

seen through hazy skies

      which blanket the stillness of the brown river.

Flowing hills beneath

      the heavy clouds of peace

and sparkling streams

     on their endless journeys,

with trees and birds

         and even ants

just digging this beauty

for endless miles.

 

I sit alone with

my thoughts and fears

secluded in another land

              away from the world

         and those kept prisoners

miles from the violence

           encountered daily.

 

Hoping mankind can

         find the peace within

so peace will reign for everyone,

when all can say they can finally see

the memory, the dream, the reality

maybe, just maybe we will find ourselves

entering life’s mirror,

entering life’s mirror,

 

entering life’s mirror,

 

 

 

Author's Note

June 1, 1972
(22 years old and experimenting with life and how to explain it)
While sitting on the balcony of Gillette Castle, in East Haddam, CT (see picture) overlooking the Connecticut River, I felt a need to show my appreciation of the beauty surrounding me..but found myself, instead, entering life’s mirror.

Reviews

[VelvetRosetta]

"Entering mirrors life"...a reflection of beauty, a hope of others to see the beauty and capture its essence. Just wonderful! If everyone could enter lifes mirror, then maybe the world would be a better place. Wonderful piece you wrote here!

[Sunni Davis]

I love the images here, Allen. The emotions are peaceful and reflective. You are so brilliant,dear friend!

[Ruth]

Life's mirror can reflect so many blessings and yet cursings! This is stunning Allen, love..truly an amazing piece of poetry..from the first time I read your work, I was intoxicated! You are superb at flowing imagery!
xx

[Dream Weaver]

Wow! Did I enjoyed this, wonderful imagery!
Looks like a great place to collect your thoughts
as well as your imagination. Nice writing my friend..

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

What a write, the essence of looking into oneself and questioning is amazing!!

Yas

[Sukriti Suki]

Life's mirror...so often we don't want to go there but end up...The imagery you have spun here is marvelous. A fine write.

[Lily Mae]

I really feel this one Allen.. that search for self within... life's mirror.. so perfect..x