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!

[Alexzandera]

This was beautiful. The imagery you conveyed was mesmerizing.

[Pete]

thanks alexandera. appreciated ...

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'd say you've truly mastered the art of clairvoyance, Pete! You've knocked me off my feet with this one, but then again you have a tendency of doing that. Such class personified!

[Pete]

thank you dearest Kelly, muse of muses. chuckling tiredly. calling it a day here. snow expected yet again tomorrow, ugh. will be round about tomorrow ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I heard about the snow! ...stay warm and safe my patriot friend!

[Pete]

will do, promise, if you'll do the same on your side (though doubt you need the warm as we do!)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...warm wishes are an abundance I could always use!