In the Wilderness of the Mind

Empty horizons circle the eyes.
Virginity of nature’s domain unspoiled.
Man has not left marks of soiled hands.
Where is this peace that you may find?
In the wilderness of the mind.

Leaves drink in the glowing sun,
harvesting light to shade the stone.
Man’s narrow fields confine the show.
Where does beauty permeate inside?
In the wilderness of the mind.

Rolling streams cascade from snow.
Crystal blankets melt to braids,
as liquid blues run towards seas.
Where does reflections turn eyes blind?
In the wilderness of the mind.

The bear emerges from dark den,
hungrily flaring nose to find a meal.
Dimly lit winter enlightens to the sun.
Where can visions see without sunlight shined?
In the wilderness of the mind.

Beasts engrave prints upon the ground.
Territories are covered to feed all needs.
Howls exchange through sparse air.
Where will the symphony stay behind?
In the wilderness of the mind.

Vanish does the wild ground.
His taming fit to please mankind.
Each day a step towards productive course.
Where is escape from order in kind?
In the wilderness of the mind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 9/22/2013 4:24:00 PM
your writing is amazing.
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Date: 9/21/2013 3:37:00 PM
so fantastic great rhyme and flow Shadow x smiles
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Date: 9/20/2013 9:05:00 PM
The words in this poem are very imaginative and creative. Full of imagery and soul. Some deep and emotional lines. nice job
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Date: 9/20/2013 8:14:00 PM
Loved this message Wayne....being an outdoor girl I relate completely...
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Date: 9/16/2013 2:21:00 AM
Throughly enjoyed this beautiful piece &the concept of the wilderness of the mind...how i understood is that there are both wonderful& sinister elements in man &tht all the answers we seek can be found in that uncharted territory??? Brilliant work!! Your comments on mine were so encouraging, thanks a million ^_^ -Y.L.N
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Date: 9/16/2013 7:28:00 AM
I have learned that good poetry means different things to different people. I originally wrote this thinking about the earths dwindling wilderness and the it must be preserved in the mind of men. But, I like your take on the poem.
Date: 9/15/2013 7:04:00 PM
Wow... Just wow... The imagery there is quite profound. I wonder how the idea for this poem entered the Wilderness of the Mind for you? I personally get stuck when trying to come up with a decent poem concept. Any pointers for the conception of poems?
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Date: 9/15/2013 10:04:00 AM
Very very thoughtful and clever, Wayne. Perhaps we are somewhat kindred spirits. Never thought of Wilderness of the Mind but it is so true, isn't it? Unanswered questions that plague mankind. Some it bothers, some it doesn't. Sometimes I envy the serenity of those whose DNA creates a being with a peaceful spirit. Allan
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Date: 9/15/2013 6:01:00 AM
Nice imagery... Terry
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