The One That Almost Got Away

Through the depths and valley of mystery Waves of life encompassed me, Like a verse to a forgotten sonnet Written by estranged sisters -- As thoughts Lost in the land of obscurities There, where pathways passed the streams Visions find home in the mused mountains-- So full are the rhythmic rhymes, That the bard must keep pace with time… As clouds of verse lightly cooled, the sun’s gleam Words poured from caves as thoughtful dreams, Finding their way to the ears of those placed upon sitting stones Listening as parents took turns spouting The mysterious verse of a beloved poem, which paved the way home