FALLING, I AM...

Sometimes in dreams we realize we're meant for another place...

Falling, I am…

why do I feel so far from myself

woven  in bands of memory

thoughts soaring by

floating wingless

traipsing, trudging tramping

past countless things

of cabbages and kings

and breathless recollections

near perfect reflections

in mirrors with no faces

how I see such days

in shadows they call to me

from lullabies to lull me

into dreamish Neverlands

just out of reach from golden hands

why  do I feel so far from myself

falling, I am…

Reviews

[yuhee]

Perfect for what I am feeling now. Great indeed

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for coming and sharing of you. I so hope that in your falling you will find your wings.

[Fran Marie]

In mirrors with no faces.. beautfully sad this and this piece has a desparate feeling of loneliness and loss to it .. i can relate to some of these mundane emotions.. nice work

[An owl on the moon]

I always appreciate your kindness, dear Fran. Thank you. Perhaps it seems better to be numb in life, for self discovery can awaken such deep and dark spaces of our lives. But we can only grow taller if our roots grow deeper.

[Anthony (aka Mr.e)]

Poetic majesty at its finest, with finely crafted imagery of deep emotions, nicely done, it was a pleasure!

[An owl on the moon]

I am so thankful for your comments and your encouragement, Mr.e.

[AprilRN1210]

I've never felt like I fit in anywhere, so as child I would escape in fairy tales and adventures from reading.. As I got older it was daydreams and meditations searching my soul for purpose and meaning.. This reminds me of that. Of looking deeper, reflecting, throwing all those little quirks we have gained and dreamed about along the way and finding yourself by getting lost.. Not sure if that made any sense, but it did in my head.. lol
This one felt less whimsical with more of a deep, puzzled magic. lovely as always :)

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, it made perfect sense, dear poet. Seems we were twins growing up. I always felt like I was waiting for someone to come and take me home, usually to some castle far away. Lived in those fantasies to survive molestation and being bullied. And sometimes, even now, I have dreams of flying.. home. Your dreams and meditations can sustain you through any darkness, and then, that sunrise will really be pure magic. :)

[Poetic Beauty]

Sometimes we don't feel like ourselves. It's as if we are spiraling down a drain; lost and confused.

[An owl on the moon]

Yes, it's true. Trying to find wings while falling. So appreciate your words.

[Poetic Beauty]

You are greatly welcome

[Brittany Zedalis]

Oh I love this. I'm a big fan of Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. I can see the inspiration here. Love, love, love. :)

~Luna

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much Luna! Good to see you back in Wonderland again. :)

[Moonie]

Felt like I was spiralling down the rabbit hole...very beautifully written!
"Cabbages and kings" happens to be my favourite phrase here..it stands out for its quirky wording which suits the mood that you are trying to create. :)

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, dear poet. Ever since I was little I felt a bit out of place, so perhaps that's why I've always been fascinated with Wonderland, this place of wild escape. :)

[B]

Your words feel like a dream

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you, dear Nisreen. This one came from dreams.

[thetish]

Spiraling, falling down a dark hole, not knowing up from down... I feel your words, knowing their reality too well. It's always a pleasure to experience your writing!

[An owl on the moon]

How I hope you are in a beautiful place of balance now. Thank you so much for your comments!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This is painfully beautiful. I'm always in awe of the way your soul scribbles such amazing knowing!

[An owl on the moon]

Always so good for you to stop by, dear Queenie. May you always find your wings when you feel yourself falling.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Ty, I have had to put on my warrior face to get through but light is shining on the clouds now. May yours be fill with silver linings as well!

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, warrior face is good! Let it keep you strong. I have a beast I call when I feel myself becoming frail.