Randy Freie Poet Rhyme

Destiny's Dream

I had the strangest dream last night.
Merlin appeared in a cloak of white.
Wielding no magic, he related how tragic,
That many couldn't stand and fight.

With crystalline focus at hand,
I didn't know what he had planned.
Casting ego aside, I swallowed my pride;
And made a pledge to understand.

Inching closer as to begin,
Then placing staff under his chin.
The fear in my eyes, and total surprise;
Just brought forth his Cheshire Cat grin.

"I've chosen you to free the meek.
For the liberty they would seek."
"Off to troubled lands, as the hour hands;
Pass in moments instead of a week."

Waving his same powerful staff,
Growing taller than a giraffe.
The expression that rose, from my face that froze;
Only made the Sorcerer laugh.

Walking the forest, bound by rings.
Within a stone, the Sword of Kings.
Left in safe keeping, as I began weeping;
For the air had become our wings.

Excalibur, now handled by me,
Landed on a mighty oak tree.
Perched high at its peak, and unable to speak;
Were the masses low and unfree.

"Child, these are the people I meant.
Where lost hopes and dead dreams are spent,"
"By selfish factions, that justify actions;
That's no longer given or lent."

"Their motives lack humanity,
That spawns endless calamity."
My face growing pale, as I witnessed their Hell,
Governed by blatant insanity.

"For my plan to fully succeed,
You must first learn tactics to lead."
"Armed with compassion, you'll be able to fashion,
A path from corruption and greed."

As my heart, gut-wrenched in their pain,
Salty tears continued to stain,
The internal voice, that confirmed my choice;
To be captain of freedoms plane.

"So, now you know what must be done,
I'll give you keys to unlock the sun."
"Blinding the night, to illuminate sight;
Will grant sweet peace to everyone."

Raising staff high above his head,
The last words of wisdom he said:
"Go into the light, and prepare for the plight;
That many would commonly dread."

I awoke in my bed with a scream,
Could this really be all it might seem?
A true vision quest, to unshackle the rest;
Or just one magical, lucid dream.

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Linda Alice Fowler October 26, 2022 at 6:40 AM Wow Randy. This is a fabulous story you have told in this captivating poem. What a dream, what a quest, what a win. Congratulations! :)

Susan Ashley October 25, 2022 at 8:28 PM Dear Randy, I’m awestruck by your beautifully crafted, enthralling poem with wonderful rhythm and fantastic rhymes, especially the internal rhyme in every third line that further enhances the lyrical magic of this impressive and expressive piece. Congratulations for your excellent trophy win in Chantelle’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Susan Ashley October 26, 2022 at 7:22 AM Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved mother. Yes, I can relate to the realization of your clock ticking down.. I, too, had that realization a few years back. I’m so glad you decided to start writing. You have a wonderful gift, Randy. I sincerely hope you continue down this path too, where your talent for writing poetry can continue to shine. Randy Freie October 25, 2022 at 10:23 PM Thank you so much Susan, I've never written anything in my life before, but when my mom passed a few months ago, I realized my clock was ticking down too. So, I just started writing to see if I had anything to say that would interest anyone. To my surprise, I've found a new love and hope to continue down this path. Thanks again for your kind words of inspiration.