Illusory

Gods are protecting the sky,
Knights are patrolling the hills,
The gentle breezes go by,
With angels singing their hymn.
Life is so safe and sound,
Heaven on earth all around.

Until reality speaks,
Of something not what it seems.
When the intruder you feared,
Is born in you deep within,
Suddenly you are alone,
Between its evil and sin.

Under a stormy sky,
The lightning clears up the haze.
But momentary it is,
And you are back in your maze;
With clouds and dust of the storm,
Dancing with spiralling rain,
There in the middle you stand,
Asking what you even gain.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

i like the title .. it drew me in .. V1 is the strongest in my opinion .. i like the turn .. it did surprise me ..i was looking for more of the comfort and assurance in V1 but here comes ol' evil ... found in us all at times .. even if its just a quick visit with a temptation of one sort or other ... the closing leaves me hanging .. as your protagonist seems not to have figured things out ... troubles will keep coming into our lives to be sure .. giving us plenty of time to learn from them eh!?? until we die that is ... ;{]
E.

[Archishman Rick]

I'm glad you like the abrupt turn in the undertone of the poem with good (bad) ol' evil coming to visit. Addressing your closing lines of the review, the protag is himself is left confused and hanging as this strange evil has took him by storm along with the things around him.. he doesn't know what time it is or what he has gained. Let's hope he has plenty of time to learn and get s**t together. Appreciate your review. Regards. 🙏

[Chris Shaw]

I wish there was heaven on earth, over recent years I am beginning to think we have had more than a taste of hell. Often things aren't what they seem. I enjoyed this three stanza write Archisman Rick and where my mind wandered. Thank you.

Chris

[Neville]

Not everything is as it appears to be .. Nevertheless I seriously enjoyed visiting these words and hope others will now follow in the wake I leave behind ... good poetry deserves to be both visited and read ..

[Archishman Rick]

Thank you so kindly for stopping by with your notions. Glad that you enjoyed the literary visit. read moreThank you so kindly for stopping by with your notions. Glad that you enjoyed the literary visit.
All good things, Rick