Realm of Wonder

What realm is this to which at night
                                       I offer my surrender
Escorted by the sounds 
                    and by the voices that I’ve known
They penetrate the passageway that
spirals into darkness
allowing me to enter and to journey anywhere

Though prone to physics of this world,
                               my mind is clearly moving
It often seems I’m interested 
in visiting the past
and other worlds exist to which
                                   I find myself connected
I’m frightened and I’m fascinated
                              by the things I see

But oh, should demons be released
that I alone can know
and images that far exceed what 
                               I can comprehend
I then await the ticket home to my reality
to leave behind this realm of wonder
                                               for another day
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Lawrence Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 7:49 AM
Mike, Love this night time journey into the depths of the mind and soul. Yes any realm is possible to enter. Knowing we can safely return is the comfort in the journey outward. The mind is an endless recess of heart and soul, dark and light and infinite possibilities. All the best, Susan :)
Gentile Avatar
August 20, 2021 at 3:39 AM
Thank you Susan, I agree that the mind is fascination!! Happy Thursday!
Sands Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 5:46 AM
Interesting how our thoughts get flowing. Well written Mike. Happy Monday :)
Gentile Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 8:20 AM
Thank you Heidi !!!
Allison Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 4:36 PM
what a fascinating delve into night time thoughts, i hope you have sweet dreams my friend, am glad i rarely remember mine as I had 2 days of nightmares recently but back to happy thoughts now:-) hugs Jan xx
Gentile Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 6:53 PM
Happy dreams to you too Jan, no nightmares!!! Thanks
Wolf Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Thanks for this afternoon's ticket to ride the 'Realm of Wonder' special... I too often venture off into dark corridors, from which I turn right around right away. Fascinating writes, and Pleasant dreams! ~ Gershon
Gentile Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Yes, dreams do fascinate me! The mind is amazing! Thanks GW!!
Cunningham Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 10:21 AM
The mind is fascinating Mike, you can go anywhere you like. Tom
Gentile Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 12:14 PM
I totally agree Tom, Happy Friday!!
Pandit Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 5:51 AM
Much relief in this realm of wonder, Mike. Good to get away from reality.
Gentile Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Yes, sometimes it is Vijay, Thanks as always!!!
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