Palace of Possibilities
PALACE OF POSSIBILITIES
In the Palace of Possibilities, there are countless rooms.
While young, we anticipate their exploration
not recognizing the potential peril inherent in all.
We keep the doors open and with one foot inside
look around. What treasures will be found?
We enter with abandonment excited by schemes
and dreams that invade our very souls.
The door locks but somewhere hidden
a key exists within this sacred space.
As time progresses we become captive
to its charms and accept complacency.
And in our solitude of thought,
we stop looking.
Underneath the shadow of the door, a light shines
beckoning us to explore once more. Why, we ask,
trade one known for something unknown?
Life settles in and impulsive youth transfigures with age.
To later rage against the race with time.
C.A.K. 8-15-2012
Copyright © Allan Koven | Year Posted 2015
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