Power of the Mind

Life is one big illusion 
The power of magic
What you think is there isn't really there at all 
You make the mistake of seeing what you believe to be true 
Once uncovered nothing appears as you saw it 
You get caught up in the imagination of what you wish you could see 
The different colors that fill the mind 
The magical powers that pull at your heart 
All it really does pull you apart 
And then you are back right at the start 
Nothing to have , nothing to hold 
But no one could tell you because you wouldn't be told 
You hang on to your imagination 
Hoping you will see what's to be revealed 
Once the illusion has taken over your heart and the colors fill your mind 
Then it's all been lifted and your back at the start 
Seeing things in a simple way is so hard to do 
But just relax and see what is best for you 
Staying and facing the world without its magical powers and the bright colors that fill your mind 
Is some times easier and kind 
Believe what you want and see what you need to  see 
But at the end of the day in the world it's just what you need that matters
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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May 24, 2013 at 7:26 AM
The simple pleasures to create the moments, the seed, to making memories. Nothing less. Your eyes just have to be ready for it. This was deep. Nice work!
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