Crown of Life:

Crown of Life:

Unplanned steps of wayward feet 

and tempting visions we often meet

easily send us through wrong doors

leaving us stranded on foreign shores.

Amid tangled branch and bramble

where fears bind and worries tangle

constantly accusing shadows vague

reform gold dreams in false brocade.

Life’s tapestry threads then separate

twisting their purpose to instigate

selfish claims coming to their own 

like mimes after Sophron’s crown.

Fallen hearts pounding as a gavel

beyond the moon and sun to travel

against the conscience of the Other

echoing like an unknown persona 

  

fearing that mercy will be denied

beg heaven for a safe place to hide. 

The garden closed before sundown

requires a more sure way be found 

to counter the thief’s coin exchange

and conclude the battle’s final rage.

In ancient blood fresh from the grave

while star courses change their names

before midnight wings unfold in flight

as ascending ravens pass from sight

and coins are placed on closed eyes

for hope’s last dream to be realized.

This ending we have all been shown 

agreeing with things already known

yet the crown of life can still be found

within the love book written down.

Reviews

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous work. Powerful and poignant writing.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

By all my worldly efforts I could never gain that which is given freely still. Grace. This was beautiful. F.

[carl]

And to think that was the plan all along - thanks for the read - I know it is a bit like a walnut shell ( convoluted ) but always thought their interior was cathedral like. take care and be well -carl

[Fabian G. Franklin]

That is a profound inspiration. (the walnut shell) You should use it in a poem. There is a lesson in everything and life is a giant classroom for willing pupils like us. I hope to learn something new every day of my life. I mayn't be any the wiser but at least I shall keep myself vigorously entertained. (laughing) Blessings of peace, love and light to you, my friend. F.