The Edge of the Woods

I dreamt of moments of confession, the cleansing of my soul

underneath a crimson sun; in a vacant work lit by dusk.

I was woken by a shine beaming through my open window,

It whispered to me and lured me to the silent sleeping streets

Where we roamed deep into the dark hours,

Swaying on the cracked city pavement.

I followed it to mansions made of gold,

To houses dressed with decaying walls.

My soles swept man’s setting,

Dancing in the comfort of resting companions.

Then, the glow led me out beyond those walls

And we came to a vast plain built with beauty

Yet, my spine began to shiver

As we grew further from that of which I knew;

My precious gravel built roads.

We neared a jungle of woods, staring trees

Who parted their branches to invite me in

To the dim, frightening forest.

I stood for hours on the line of division,

Unable to make a decision regarding their request.

Then, my heart spoke and said that it could shine,

My inner essence, my core could be my light,

And so I stepped inside, smiling from my inner lit fire

And radiantly eager to explore the woods secret shadows.

Reviews

[smalltownsympathies]

You weave a fantasy. amazing writing, I truly enjoy the read requests you send :)

[Richard Williams]

This was a delightful journey quite eloquently and skillfully penned. Fine poetic description and innovation.

[Greg Skura]

Stunning imagery in this delightful poem! And yes we need to shine our light into the dark forest of life to light the path of those around us.

[Coyote Poetry]

The forest can look scary. Like all things. We must respect the homes of animals and walk with calm. Forest is beauty and opportunity to learn. I like how you set-up the poem. Made the amazing ending strong and with purpose. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow visual communication very well written like how it comes together. Excellent write.

[Undying Glory]

nice work, this was very well-written, superbly vivid as well! i really enjoyed this one, this was very impressively done!
this sure takes one to a whole new fantasy world!
good job!

[Kaitlyn]

i love this whole poem! good job

[KAREN]

This is just beautiful, imagery is great as well and the flow too! Sorry can't find anything wrong it was prefect!

[*skittlez*]

wow!!! i really like this one to it is just so amazing i think it has a dreamy feeling to it

[Deviant Works]

Wow! This had such a dreamy and magical feel to it. You truly are an amazing writer. Your imagery always appeals to my senses, leaving reality as I escape into another realm in which you have created with ease. Masterfully done, Cassandra.