Lucid

An upside down book’s pages keep turning,
I’m playing dead in a theatre of war,
Luminance weaves into passion.

To sail away into fantasy, to the wraith of tonight.
A connection embraced only in repose,
As lost loves are left wandering the streets.

Acting out scenes to scripts never written,
For the sake of patience, I’ve turned my cheek.

As nearby strolls are of enough reward to ground my careless needs.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed New Year.
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January 19, 2016 at 9:22 PM
SHANNON, I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing **SKAT**
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