An Illusion

Once I descried yonder 
this brazen sky leaning over
to kiss the demure earth.

I ran
toward that conjunction
to join this blissful union 
and be in perfect accord with Nature:
      To bloom like a flower
      Or twinkle like a star!

I ran 
ran in sheer madness
ran in sheer delight,
A strange sensation
spreading over me,
Lifting me high
high into the sky.

Tears of joy
welled up in my tired eyes
and I saw this dull world
in a celestial perspective!

But I went on and on…
Now distressed and spent,
A step further, I collapsed –
     Lost and defeated.


~ A Brian Strand contest

~"Descry" contest by rob carmack.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Neumann Avatar
June 21, 2017 at 1:50 AM
This is fantastic. A bit like life in general. Congratulations on your win, Kai
Carmack Avatar
June 21, 2017 at 12:58 AM
I like your imagery. Congrats on your placement Abdul.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace