Magic Is the Mind

MAGIC IS THE MIND 

Poetry is to poets a fantasy world,
You can say the truth or be absurd,
You can travel to Venus if you like,
Go by rocket ship or merely  hitch hike,
Anything is possible in poetry land,
Fly a kite or play in the sand,
Go back and meet Henry The Eighth
Forget been inspired by Godly faith.
Follow Alice in wonderland, her path
And deal with her dream in a bubble bath!
Meet Joan of Arc and, sadly watch her die,
As she is pronounced a heretic, everything a lie.
But then of course why not meet Shakespeare,
And Anne Hathaway and his King Lear
Walk round their garden, really not absurd,
Did that many years ago, in an English rose world!
Did anyone see or meet Elvis Presley,
A unique singer, began rock and roll expressly,
But this is a roller coaster ride and the centuries
Go up high and they come rolling back down,
Each one brings fond ,sad or delightful memories.
We can even go back as far as Moses
Receiving the ten commandments, God chose us
Do we all abide by them , hope so, for at our end
We must not for the left turn, tend!
This is a poem of mystique and fantasy,
So why not invite Ghandi and Mandela.
For Black lives count,
Making sure protests are peaceful,
And numbers substantially mount!
Let us return to the stars, the moon
And the sun, the planets, the milky way
Perhaps not a hitchhike but a hot air balloon,
Take with you for fun a cartoon character of note,
Or Emmeline Pankhurst, she initiated woman’s vote.
Plant a beautiful garden out in space,
Be the first to do so from the human race,
Remember we cannot be barred
In our poetic imagination, which is avant guarde,
Join me, please register on line,
I promise you a journey that will more than be fine!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kiser Avatar
August 13, 2020 at 4:42 PM
I like your playground of fantasies.
Proxenos Avatar
August 15, 2020 at 6:33 AM
Thanks MLK, brain therapy! I love your comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Raven Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 10:11 AM
Hi Jennifer, yes, the poets playground can be magical. A wonderful, playful, magical write from your golden pen. A fun write to read today. YOU BELIEVE IN THE WONDER OF A POETIC WORLD, IT HAS NO BOUNDS. This one has to be a fav. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Proxenos Avatar
July 31, 2020 at 11:47 AM
Wow Mike, I really love this comment and your sincere feelings about our poetic, magical minds. Be blessed Mike and always safe. Jennifer.
Michael Avatar
July 18, 2020 at 12:14 PM
An inspirational one... A good reason to unglue yourself and write...There's so much left to be said...Well done
Proxenos Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 9:12 AM
I know you are so right, I just touched on who came to mind but there are certainly a wealth of famous people that could still be mentioned - thank you for a lovely comment Arturo, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 2:43 PM
You take us on a wonderful trail meeting many great people on the way Jennifer, great penning indeed. Hope all is well and safe with you, Blessings always,Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 9:09 AM
Thought they would keep us entertained on our journey - hope you and the family are keeping safe - blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Salehi Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 5:21 PM
Excellent! Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.
Proxenos Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 9:07 AM
Thank-you Pashang - I'm so happy you enjoyed the poem always a pleasure to have you visit. Blessings, Jennifer.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 3:42 PM
Nice! Enjoyed the many references to famous people!
Proxenos Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 9:06 AM
Thank-you Kim, just a bit of a different kind of journey! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
One Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 7:49 AM
Can I invite Mandela and MLK instead? :) Love the positivity in your words and agree wit hall your sentiments... Great stuff.
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 12:06 PM
Actually MLK would be an excellent person to bring along with you SO and I appreciate your wonderful comment - thank-you. Blessings, Jennifer.
Sands Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 3:31 PM
This was fun to read Jennifer. Excellent poem :)
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 12:04 PM
Hi Heidi great tht you stopped by - you are very special. Hugs and blessing - thank-you for a lovely comment. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 9:10 AM
Well expressed! Hugs Rick.
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 12:01 PM
Thank-you Rick - hope you enjoyed it. Hope you are keeping well, haven't seen too much posted by you. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
May Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 8:01 PM
You enchant with poetic possibilities Jennifer, love the journey, Well written...
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Thank-you Joseph, I'm glad you enjoyed the journey it goes back millenniums and forward as far as we want to go! Blessings my friend and hugs, Jennifer.
Andresen Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 4:19 PM
- A wonderful poem, dear Jenny ... let your imagination run wild ... everything can be magical if we want ... let us join together :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:56 AM
Yes we can go wherever our fascination and imagination want to take us that is the beauty of poetry ,my dear friend. Blessings and love, Jennifer.
Blown Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 1:52 PM
...you are...the magic...mind....beautiful.. .....stan sand
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:53 AM
Thank-you Stan, a most wonderful comment - blessings my friend and hugs. Jennifer.
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July 9, 2020 at 1:51 PM
Dear soul sister, I salute the depth of your work of Art! I highly value such a wonderful gift! A great pen of many a muse! So much enjoyed the read! Warmest wishes. Regards and blessings. Love and hugs.
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:52 AM
Hi Besma my dear friend, I am the one honored with your beautiful comments - I wish you a blessed day for the rest of your life. Love and hugs, Jennifer.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 1:48 PM
So honoured to trace the line of your so rich poetry! A great delight to join so beautiful and sensitive a poetess whose voice of a rainbow tune.. blessed is the poet whose ink wouldn't be contented with the surface.. rather dive deep into an ocean of lore and meaningful messages.. an ink of the power of a brush.. of the sharpness of a sword.. of the sweetness of music.. of the meticulousness of a beautiful mind and rising imagination.. You have captured the core of Poetry and more, dear Jenny!
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:50 AM
Wow Besma, I feel really humbled by such a wonderful, beautiful comment you wrote to me - I can only imagine the inspiration you give scholars at your school - I hope they realize what a gem they have on their staff, a lady with great articulation and immense knowledge, one who knows how to express herself intellectually and put her breathtaking poetry into unbelievable poetic verse her most innermost feelings into cascading falls of colorful rainbows. Thank-you Besma. Blessings and love dear soul sister. Jennifer. Jennifer.
Cunningham Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 12:38 PM
Loved your verse Jennifer, you're right, poetry world is another dimension. I'm in. Tom
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:33 AM
Another dimension which virtual reality will be bringing to us soon. Scary thought. Thank-you for a lovely comment, Blessings, Jennifesr.
Ball Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 11:19 AM
Ah Wouldn't You Like To Ride In My Beautiful Balloon. A fine write my friend. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:28 AM
Thank-you Judy - the mind can travel anywhere and everywhere you wish and in years to come it will be possible with virtual reality to do and see a lot more than we do now. Thanks for a cute comment, blessings nad hugs, Jennifer.
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