In a Land Called Fantasy

The shadows loom above my head
Filling the village, we're full of dread

The mountains behind me shake violently
Yet I see something bright, near the sea

A break in the clouds, sun shines down
Upon Gossamer's Palace- like a flowing gold gown

And though we are far from the palace
I no longer feel a dark malice

The fog that drifts by the sea
Comes closer and closer still to me

I no longer want to stand in the dark
I want to hear the song of the lark, the sun's spark

I take off on foot, to travel the road
Eventually to go to the castle's abode

The path is blocked on the straighter way
But I cannot, no- I will not stay

So I travel on a dirt line in the grass
Tenderly, as if my feet on shattered glass

It takes me farther, and I am lost
It's getting cold, I feel the frost

Everything seems the same to me
And I pray, I pray so fervently

And I travel on, without much change
Waiting for the scene to rearrange

The road seems tedious, withered and long
But despite the setbacks, my hope isn't gone

For still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate

that'll bring me safely to the place
I've dreamed of with a smiling face

And to my delight as I round the bend
the selfsame scenery is at an end

i hear the waves, I see the light
And there's the palace shining bright

the magic mist surrounds the sea
And I'm happy in this land called fantasy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Michelle Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM
I wish I could write something like this, thanks for your comments on my profile :) =Juli-Michelle=
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November 23, 2011 at 11:54 PM
J.DOVER, ;-) stopping by to wish you and everyone a happy THANKSGIVING! AND CONGRATULATIONS IN TRACIE'S contest`" Have yourself a wonderful and lovely holiday. God Bless,.. p.d.
Brown Avatar
November 23, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win in Tracie's "In a land called fantasy" contest J. Love, Carol
Dufresne Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Thanks for taking us on the trip with you J. Congrats on a great win
Dufresne Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Thanks for taking us on the trip with you J. Congrats on a great win
Sweetheart Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Congrats J. on first place win with this elegant entry luv..
Quigley Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 1:54 PM
A truly well written story. Sincerely enjoyed the read. Congratulations on your win
Richards Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM
What a delightful fantasy you have taken us to, with this winning poem! Congratulations!!
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