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In Thrall

 In Thrall

I’ve scooped plasma from the sun
To cook meals and heat my bath,
Moved Mount Everest just for fun;
None can ever walk my path.

I’ve had dinner on Saturn’s rings,
Kicked the moon like a soccer ball,
Plucked light rays like guitar strings—
I should adorn the walls of great halls.

I’ve swum the depths of every sea,
Journeyed to the center of the Earth,
Drunk molten magma like green tea;
My mind suffers no dearth.

I am the Law, the Order, and the King,
Free! Only to my mind am I in thrall.
I relish the escapes its figments bring,
Finding ways out of my every fall.

I’m a minstrel with an unchained mind
Or some raving loony in sanity’s cloak.
It’s no matter to what you are aligned,
Life is easier if seen, in part, as a joke!


Sept. 23, 2018

Copyright © Sandison Jumbo | Year Posted 2018

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Line Gauthier Date: 1/25/2021 5:04:00 PM What a fun poem to read ~ full of delightful fantasy and fabulous imagery. Bravo ~ what a delight to find it published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~ Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 8/3/2021 3:23:00 PM Thank you Line. I really glad you found it delightful. Thanks for the the compliments.

J Hamilton Gist Date: 11/6/2018 7:24:00 PM So true especially the last line. Nice! Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 8/3/2021 3:23:00 PM Thanks a lot Hamilton. I appreciate your stopping by.

Jay Moore Date: 10/29/2018 3:00:00 AM Loved it! your rhymes were right on time Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 8/3/2021 3:24:00 PM Thank you Jay. Glad you loved it.

Line Gauthier Date: 10/14/2018 1:37:00 PM A delightful poem with an excellent lesson, Sandison. Congrats on your top win. Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 10/15/2018 2:13:00 PM Thank you Line, glad you liked it. Sandison

Charmaine Chircop Date: 10/11/2018 2:32:00 AM I really enjoyed reading your poem...Lovely...Charma. Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 10/12/2018 4:23:00 PM Thank you very much Charmaine. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Sandison

Mohamad Safan Date: 10/10/2018 1:21:00 AM good and marvel Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 10/10/2018 4:01:00 PM Thank you Mohamed. Your visit is appreciated. Cheers, Sandison

Maxie Macdonald Date: 10/10/2018 1:02:00 AM I loved that :) Beautifully written . Full of fun and adventure :) Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 10/10/2018 4:02:00 PM Thank you Maxie. Glad you loved it. Cheers, Sandison

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 10/9/2018 10:08:00 PM I’m a minstrel with an unchained mind- absolutely lovely line Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 10/10/2018 4:06:00 PM Thank you Maytag. I love that line too. Cheers, Sandison

Felice Bee Date: 10/9/2018 9:27:00 PM I like this poem a lot. I felt like I was on adventures and then I laughed out loud at the end. Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 10/10/2018 4:07:00 PM Thank you Relive. I am glad I took you on an adventure. Cheers, Sandison

Sunlite Wanter Date: 10/9/2018 6:12:00 PM Congratulations on your Lifetime membership! I just love this one! Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 10/10/2018 4:09:00 PM Dear Sunlite, thank you for for your kind comment. Cheers, Sandison

Bonnie House Date: 10/9/2018 5:53:00 PM Very well written. Great imagination! Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 10/10/2018 4:10:00 PM Thank you very much Bonnie. I appreciate. Cheers, Sandison

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 10/4/2018 6:27:00 PM Ooh fantastic Sandison! This One's going in the faves :) xomo! Login to Reply Sandison Jumbo Date: 10/5/2018 2:53:00 PM Thank you very much my friend. I am really glad you liked it. Sandison