The World Inside

  

As I sat for a time, to simply unwind,  

 and lose myself in thought.  

  

From reality I'd slip, and began a long needed trip,   

Into a place that I somehow forgot.  

  

With my eyes shut tight, oh how wondrous a sight,   

was this world I found inside.  

  

I felt calm, I felt wild, like a man, like a child,  

 in this place that I somehow denied.  

  

Then suddenly I realized, what I saw with my eyes,  

is what makes a grown man blind.  

  

To trust what I feel, I would see what was real,   

this I came to find.  

  

From so many questions asked, in the years that have passed,  

in search of life's true meaning.  

  

When no answers were found, I dropped to the ground,   

for I could find no post for leaning.  

  

I figured if there were no reasons why, should I even try,   

or is this life here even worth living?  

  

I guess I did not yet understand, what I held in my hand,  

was the ability to make the best from what I was given.  

  

From in here I can now see, that we all need to dream,  

 or we'll forget what life’s really all about.  

  

It's about being happy when things seem bad,   

doing good for someone that’s sad,   

and remembering faith can always wash away doubt.  

  

So listen and listen well, for the truth I do tell,  

this is what life once was to me.  

  

Until I looked down deep inside, and chose not to hide,  

from the lies that I came to believe.  

  

Now on any given time of day, I simply drift away,   

to a world that’s all my own.  

  

Where you'll not find such a place, on earth or in space,   

It’s a place that I call my home.  

The World Inside  

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The poem explores the journey of self-discovery and the importance of dreaming, emphasizing that true happiness comes from within and from helping others. It reflects on the struggles of finding meaning in life and the realization that embracing one's feelings leads to understanding reality. Ultimately, it highlights the significance of maintaining faith and positivity amidst challenges, portraying an inner world that serves as a sanctuary and a source of personal truth.   

  

 is all about finding yourself and realizing that true happiness comes from within. It talks about the ups and downs of figuring out what life means and how embracing your feelings can help you see things clearly. The poem also highlights the importance of dreaming, staying positive, and helping others. It's like having a personal sanctuary inside you that keeps you grounded and happy.  

  

  

   

The poem "The World Inside" by Timothy G. Britton is composed of eight stanzas, each containing four lines. This structure is known as a quatrain, which is a common form in poetry. The poem follows a consistent rhyme scheme throughout, with the second and fourth lines of each stanza rhyming. This creates a rhythmic and harmonious flow, making the poem pleasant to read.  

The poem's structure can be broken down as follows:  

 

1. First Stanza: Introduces the speaker's journey into their inner world, setting the stage for self-discovery.  

1. Example: "As I sat for a time, to simply unwind, and lose myself in thought."  

 

2. Second Stanza: Describes the speaker's initial feelings of calm and wonder upon entering this inner world.  

1. Example: "With my eyes shut tight, oh how wondrous a sight, was this world I found inside."  

 

3. Third Stanza: Highlights the realization that true understanding comes from trusting one's feelings.  

1. Example: "To trust what I feel, I would see what was real, this I came to find."  

 

4. Fourth Stanza: Reflects on the struggles of finding life's meaning and the importance of dreaming.  

1. Example: "From so many questions asked, in the years that have passed, in search of life's true meaning."  

 

5. Fifth Stanza: Emphasizes the significance of making the best of what one has and finding happiness within.  

1. Example: "I guess I did not yet understand, what I held in my hand, was the ability to make the best from what I was given."  

 

6. Sixth Stanza: Stresses the importance of dreaming and maintaining a positive outlook on life.  

1. Example: "From in here I can now see, that we all need to dream, or we'll forget what life’s really all about."  

 

7. Seventh Stanza: Underscores the importance of faith and positivity in overcoming life's challenges.  

1. Example: "Until I looked down deep inside, and chose not to hide, from the lies that I came to believe."  

 

8. Eighth Stanza: Concludes with the speaker finding solace and a sense of home in their inner world.  

1. Example: "Now on any given time of day, I simply drift away, into a world that’s all my own."  

  

  

   

The poem "The World Inside" by Timothy G. Britton explores the journey of self-discovery and the importance of dreaming. It emphasizes that true happiness comes from within and from helping others. The poem reflects on the struggles of finding meaning in life and the realization that embracing one's feelings leads to understanding reality. Ultimately, it highlights the significance of maintaining faith and positivity amidst challenges, portraying an inner world that serves as a sanctuary and a source of personal truth.  

 

Reviews

[LastMonth]

The world inside is beautiful, powerful and comforting.
It is easy to get addicted to it.

Be careful.

Lovely little piece of writing.

[Timothy G. Britton]

Thank you very much for reading it and taking the time to share your thoughts on my writing with me. Very much appreciated!