Allan Koven Poet Free verse

Palace of Possibilities

PALACE OF POSSIBILITIES

In the Palace of Possibilities, there are countless rooms.
While young, we anticipate their exploration 
not recognizing the potential peril inherent in all.

We keep the doors open and with one foot inside
look around. What treasures will be found?
We enter with abandonment excited by schemes
and dreams that invade our very souls.

The door locks but somewhere hidden 
a key exists within this sacred space. 
As time progresses we become captive 
to its charms and accept complacency. 
And in our solitude of thought, 
we stop looking. 

Underneath the shadow of the door, a light shines
beckoning us to explore once more. Why, we ask,
trade one known for something unknown?

Life settles in and impulsive youth transfigures with age.
To later rage against the race with time. 

C.A.K. 8-15-2012

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Poet Destroyer A December 25, 2015 at 11:08 PM Hi, Allan, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May all your days shine and dreams come true. :) Every day should be a day with family and friends. I appreciate everyone. Sorry to all those I have taken for granted. SHAME ON ME. I promise, 2016 will be a new me. Merry Christmas!!! May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Skat A June 1, 2015 at 5:57 AM we are all handed possibilities in life that we often think our keys are useles and when that ship has sailed than we look for the key lol, living in the moment, enjoyed your write ~Luv S.K.A.T. Allan Koven June 1, 2015 at 9:39 AM Skat, thank you for your response. As one gets older and life choices become narrower, we tend to acclimate ourselves to the culture. Most people tend to be born and die in the same town. We become familiar with who we are in our environment and accept that style of living. Perhaps some people regret their choice but most feel comfortable with their place in life.

Jan Allison June 1, 2015 at 12:59 AM we simply need to find the key to unlock the chances we have in life - not all the things we face are positive but if we don't grab the opportunities we look back and can regret or we can simply get stuck in a rut:-( Hugs Jan xx Allan Koven June 1, 2015 at 9:46 AM Jan, thanks for stopping by. Life is usually not "simply" finding the key. We are our beliefs and our DNA play into who we become. I believe it is the same with everyone. Take care and enjoy. Allan.