Xanadu

"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads." - Thoreau

Last night I dreamt.

'Twas heaven sent.

Not hell bent.

This dream was soft and cushioning like an emerald carpet of graceful grass.

Magnificent and elevating.

Lofty and luscious.

Staunch and solicitous.

Bold and bedazzling.

Cathartic and cleansing.

There was no right and wrong.

No guilt or innocence.

No pain or tears.

Sin wasn't even a concept, let alone a reality.

Even the clouds obeyed.

Music played from nowhere and everywhere.

Violins spread compassion as strings sang.

Guitars glorified gleefully.

Dreamy drums kept a rock steady beat in all of its creation.

A mountainous melody.

You could depend on it.

Live by it.

Bet your life on it.

A house high up on a hill.

Radiant and gleaming.

Embracing and welcoming.

A reposeful refuge.

A truthful testimony.

A coy, compassionate castle on a ledge.

Overlooking all.

Crystal clear waters flowing out.

Pure and pacific.

Dispensing a promise. 

It was innocent and eternal.

Complete with ample bridges to journey.

The way things were meant to be.

Love and life.

Faithful and fervent.

Forever.

In my soul.

... Xanadu ...

Author's Note

"And now that we have returned to the desultory life of the plain, let us endeavor to import a little of that mountain grandeur into it. We will remember within what walls we lie, and understand that this level life too has its summit, and why from the mountain-top the deepest valleys have a tinge of blue; that there is elevation in every hour, as no part of the earth is so low that the heavens may not be seen from, and we have only to stand on the summit of our hour to command an uninterrupted horizon." - Thoreau

Reviews

[CD Campbell]

I wonder if Buddha and other religious prophets had the same kind of dream that you had? A brief glimpse into a fantastic utopia that changes lives and start religions. By in visioning a place such as your Xanadu; can it be real or is it a fanciful delusion to keep us trudging on the same path? This was great writing, writing that can keep you looking forward. CD

[Pete]

you pose a couple of million dollar questions CD.
we're all searching for hope to cling to as we make our way. appreciated and thank you!

[Madeira]

A beautiful write with lovely imagery, really enjoyed this

[Pete]

thank you Madeira! i am pleased that you enjoyed it.
your kind thoughts are appreciated ... :)

[Giulia King]

Hey soul brother! I have a good suggestion for you; collect all these amazing poems and turn it into a book! Please, I would seriously buy 10 and keep them on my special book shelf :)

Now on to this poem which I really loved. The words are so delicate, so beautiful. Your poems are always so well written and they create a story in my mind. :)

[Pete]

so sweet of you. you truly humble me. there is no greater thing than sharing that which touches our souls. "meeting" and connecting with people like you here in the cafe, befriending and sharing writing from our hearts is a wonderful privilege. i am honored Giullia! blessings & hugs to my soul sis ... :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

Excellent word coupling, and the rythum of life set to a drum, where mountains peak and crystal water runs clean. Simply breathtaking

[Pete]

with the right song in our hearts we're good to go. thank you Cherrie! ... :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

When scientist's divided the atom to the smallest denominator they found a sound wave. (This I think is the voice of God that called forth our very existence with the very first 'Let there be'.)

[Pete]

was reading over this again. scientists also speak of a 'big bang theory' (a giant explosion that created the earth). This I think was God speaking world into existence ... :)

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Oh my a heaven sent dream indeed, I could relate to dreams of paradisal life like many can, awesome poem with fine artsy wordplay and marvellous musing in dreamt imagery put to fine poetic words. Kudos.

Im a newbie, Pleez do review , write your thoughts under my newest poem too, I like interactives.

[Pete]

yes. thank you.

[steppenwolf]

Thank you, Pete, for your kind and heart-felt review. Also want to say that I loved your Xanadu poem. In an interesting way your poem reflects the way I think. Your choice of words is crystal clear and follow a kind of form of poetry; I like your use of "ing" words. They create a pattern of their own and it's a kind of music. I also like Thoreau; sometimes it seems that there is nobody in this world who is like him and who thinks like him. The Day Hours have emotional significance for me.

[Pete]

thank you steppenwolf. seems that we have much in common. Thoreau was an amazing man - unique for his time and his writings transcend and speak even today. a pioneer of the transcendentalist movement. your thoughts are appreciated! ... :)

[Traci]

Complete with ample bridges to journey.
The way things were meant to be.
Love and life.

Beautifully penned Pete. Love the imagery in this piece.

[Pete]

thanks traci. we all find different paths to arrive at the same destination ...

[Dinesh Kumar]

Excellent piece of writing
Really enjoyed

[Pete]

thank you Dinesh.

[Dinesh Kumar]

Mention not

[Ted Kniffen]

An abundance of alliteration. Thoreau would appreciate the sentiment, as would Frost, I'm sure. As do I.
The writing is the perfect accent to the photo...

Xanadu...another name for Heaven.

Good write, Pete.

[Pete]

those guys sure knew how to capture it with their words. thank you Ted. appreciated ...

[Richard McLin]

Another fantastic piece. Loved your words and your flows. Great job.
-Richard

[Pete]

thank you richard. appreciate your thoughts.