Colin Mitchell Williams Poet Free verse

Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time


I was able to see how everything connected
I used to believe in the power of love
I used to believe in something perfect

Back then every facet of creation was respected

I witnessed the flowing miracles of our being
Solemn days set aside for our worship
In celebrations of light, dance and music

Once upon a time I new the living hearts of everyone were our alter
And would you believe, impossible as it may seem
Once upon a time; I even walked on water 

Those were the days
In the centre of the world
Those were the days before the age; of fear

Those were the days when I lived in balance
And those were the days we lived in reverence
Yes those were the days when we were all human

Those were the days before the age; of fear

But now we are lost in our disconnection
There’s nothing left to remind us of our union
These days I can’t even think of heaven
No; not without first thinking of the fear

We have idolised ourselves in our adolescence
And discovered every possible way to feed the fear
But now I stand-alone in the architecture of my ruin
My family divided, hated and derided, by the books of these beliefs

These are the days of emptiness, this is the age; of fear
Wasting away in desperateness, to live a life, when that life is already here
These are the days of meaning-less, 
Yes; this is the age; of fear

Yes I used to see the perfection
I used to know the power of love
I was able to feel our connection
When natures calling lay open in my heart

I bore witness to the flowing miracle of our conception
Once upon a time I knew the loving hearts of everyone were our alter
And would you believe, impossible as it may seem
Once upon a time; I even walked on water

But now I live in the age; of fear

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Arany P. February 21, 2009 at 5:23 AM reality... can be surreal!! you have captured it all in this beautiful write ... loved all the lines... some were exceptionally good!! ~ Arany

Christopher Higgins February 20, 2009 at 5:05 PM I think the line that really brought this piece together for me is...But now I stand-alone in the architecture of my ruin..that line alone could be a poem all in itself.. I know I said this already but your writing is wonderful to read and it offers the mind so much food. Glad I am know reading you.

Laurie Ginn February 18, 2009 at 4:18 PM Colin I read this in hushed tones, the beauty of your words mixed with the sadness of reality. Sometimes I can feel so connected to and with my surroundings, creation, and people around me and then there are times that I feel everything I have believed is a lie. And I understand totally the fear. Laurie

Michael Torres February 18, 2009 at 3:22 PM you love. I will try to catch up on your writings I wish you happiness and comfort great health and all things that are dear to your heart. Your friend in New York Michael

Michael Torres February 18, 2009 at 3:19 PM Colin this is just so touching and the Colin that touches my heart. You are so gifted and you certainly have touched me with this one. People in our lives influence us and sometimes change our hearts. Dont give up on love keep believing. There is a time and a season for all things to be healed and complete make new again. Good men always prevail and you shall to. Miss your writngs and miss all on the sight especially you and my favorites. Greetings from my dad and I to you and your son. And all

Donna Golden February 18, 2009 at 1:21 PM This is captivating, foreboding, yet motivating. We have the power within our reach to conquer the fear! I understand this on a very deep level, though, Colin. Nicely done. Donna