Fool's Paradise

Stop by for a cuppa tea and some inspiration:)

Pink lemonade light cascading, through my tunnel vision

a crack, the door slightly ajar

a message has been shifted and placed into my thoughts

I won't look back again

Medusa has been my curse,

that landscape has been reaped

day dreaming in my fools paradise, always creating a mirage of "If only" , if only I had a better job, if only I had more money, if only I had a bigger house, if only, if only.....
finally realizing it was an illusion of my fancy

I grab the message, "NOW" is the only thing that exists

It has not been easy, the snare is always there waiting,

a booby trap, to allure you and steel your pleasure!

Don't subscribe! I keep repeating, stay away, stay here, this is real

I gasp as I focus on what I have allowed to slip away

always too busy to notice, the magnificence of this design

this landscape, majestic scenery, the ocean, nature in all its facets

I touch, I feel, I breath, in exhilaration and hopefulness

my eyes feast on orange and yellows of reflecting light of natures lustrous greens and burnished browns,

on shadows of moonlight, casting radiance on frosted waves gently caressing my feet

the sunlight that energizes my soul allows me to exist for one more day

I realize how short my stay is

How many breaths I have remaining

and how much time I have desecrated

Medusa, I will not join you in your mausoleum of regrets

nor shall I allow my deluded mind to contrive scenarios that don't exist

I want to experience what unrolls under my feet
For when you finally come for me

I will come with gifts of love and harmony

Reviews

[FreedomFighter]

I like your use of imagery and your style flows very nicely, well done!

[Hebe]

Thank you for your review....much appreciated

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

You have a great story telling voice in your writing, you always take the reader along for the ride and share the experience with them. This too was beautiful of yours! There were so many memorable lines! It was a huge pleasure to read. :)

[Hebe]

Thank you Cyprian...I'm so happy you enjoyed it:)

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

You're most welcome.

[Coyote Poetry]

Honest, strong and direct thoughts in the words my friend.
"Medusa, I will not join you in your mausoleum of regrets
nor shall I allow my deluded mind to contrive cenarios that don't exist
I want to experience what unrolls under my feet
For when you finally come for me
I will come with gifts of love and harmony "
The above lines. Solid. I liked the use of Medusa. You made your point. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Hebe]

Thank you for reading and your kind words :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure and you are welcome dear friend.

[Tashida]

This poem was very inspiring. I loved reading every line! Keep up the good work! :)

[Hebe]

thank you.... it's hard to do...I struggle with the 'now' concept ...but I do get glimpses of what could be e very NOW and then ....

[D Connolly]

This is thoughtful. I like it. It's too easy to get caught up in "what if". It's foolish. I like the end "When you finally come for me, I will come with gifts of love and harmony". We can't give away what we don't have, and maybe you've discovered the meaning of life! NOW gives us peace and harmony.

[Hebe]

Thank you Pete... I hope I can...you made my day :)

[Re-Pete]

Beautifully written and wise advice for all too. This gave me something to ponder today and uplifted me. Thanks for sharing.

[Hebe]

Thank you Willa. ..hopefully I inspired some folks out there.... to stop and not to waste time in the past..... your words are precious :)

[WillaDanvers]

Love this! It truly captures the feeling of waking up from a depressive episode. And yes, also society's snares. We do ask ourselves... what if? too many times. Amazing read!