Natasha Turner Poet Free verse

Away From the Land of Fools

I feel my mind emptied.
Can only hear the sound of the wind brushing with the waves, breathing fresh air
and lightning striking hoarsely as to scare and to dare, clearing the streets bare.
But there’s one person swimming, exploring the underworld sea.
The waves welcome her strength and enthusiasm to be adventurous and free.
She’s exploring the known and the unknown, what is ripe and what is raw,
what people think they know and which they blindly vouch for.
But she’s seeking other beauties and other truths,
swimming away from the land of fools
because the outside world is too occupied and obsessive
with what they think they know
with what they boast they know
with all the negativity they show
to people seeking for so much more
far away from lies anchoring the same safe shore.

6/08/18

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John Gondolf August 7, 2018 at 4:45 AM On a journey to explore the unknown and find the meaning of it all. Nice to see you back, Natasha, hope all is well. John Natasha Turner August 7, 2018 at 4:54 AM Hey John. It's my first poem after dad's ordeal and was feeling happy that I can write again.Didn't write for any contest here.Just felt the need.Too tired of institutios brainwashing people but very few understood it's real meaning. Yet I tried Brian's contest but he didn't seem to like it lok :) Thanks. Hugs my friend :)

Vijay Pandit August 6, 2018 at 6:49 AM I find your poem meaningful and descriptive of human behavior..getting away from the world occupied with self.. the know it all people. Well done, Natasha. Natasha Turner August 6, 2018 at 8:25 AM Thanks :)