Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

She Is My Shangri La

  
“Know, oh prince, that between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the Sons of Aryas, there was an Age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars.”
? Robert E. Howard, The Complete Chronicles of Conan



At times when stressed
I take myself a walk beside the sea
I step into a ‘dreamlike’ world 
where I’m the only one ~ just me
The sea she feeds me energy 
and lifts my spirits high
Her power is phenomenal 
So on this ‘hazy’ summer’s day
a sea fret doth approach
‘Shadowy’ mists surrounding me 
I cannot see it feels ‘unreal’
But wait I hear a distant voice
calling out my name
an ephemeral transient tone hath she
‘tis beginning to feel ‘surreal’
As she beckons me towards the sea
this mermaid is she ‘imaginary’
I am drawn to her ~ I feel ‘trancelike’
her golden aura ‘ethereal’
as she takes my hand we cross the sand
and slowly descend 
to a place I call friend
it’s Atlantis
my spiritual home 
a place I know 
a place I go
inside my head
when filled with dread
It calms my soul
It stills my heart
Without her there is no escape
When all around no love just hate
She comforts me and keeps me sane
and welcomes me home time and again
Atlantis is my Shangri La
A magical mythical land afar
Beneath the sea I yearn to be
I’m Pisces ~ dreamy ~ spiritual ~ you see
I return to the sea when she beckons me…

Written 24 May 2021

Contest Writing Prompt – Dreamlike
Sponsor  -  Constance La France
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Contest ALL YOURS (Jun 5)
Sponsor Brian Strand

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David Holmes June 3, 2021 at 12:51 PM Ann - Congratulations on your win! A lovely poem - the last two lines, just perfect. "I’m Pisces ~ dreamy ~ spiritual ~ you see I return to the sea when she beckons me…" David Ann Gilmour June 6, 2021 at 5:36 AM Thank you so much David for your congratulations and lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman June 3, 2021 at 10:44 AM Lovely scene that beckons us to walk with you Ann! Congratulations on your win! Ann Gilmour June 6, 2021 at 5:35 AM Please join me dearest Sam it would be oh so lovely... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Paula Goldsmith June 3, 2021 at 9:05 AM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful story/write. What an ending, "I’m Pisces ~ dreamy ~ spiritual ~ you see I return to the sea when she beckons me…" Love It. Have a blessed day...................... Ann Gilmour June 6, 2021 at 5:04 AM Bless you dear Paula for your lovely comments. I really enjoyed writing it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper June 2, 2021 at 10:32 PM Ann, great story and imagery. Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed reading. My warmest wishes. God bless you. <3 Ann Gilmour June 6, 2021 at 5:02 AM So pleased you enjoyed reading my poem Eve and thanks for your lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France June 2, 2021 at 2:32 PM Ann, beautiful and congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Dreamlike - Challenge, I like the quote too, love - Constance Ann Gilmour June 6, 2021 at 4:59 AM Thank you so much dear Constance for my win in your fabulous contest, I really enjoyed the challenge and thanks for all the time you give sponsoring judging these contests. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury June 2, 2021 at 12:03 PM Congratulations on your win! It's a magical piece - very dreamlike! Love and BW ~ Mala Ann Gilmour June 6, 2021 at 4:55 AM Bless you dear Malabika and thank you for your beautiful comments my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Christuraj Alex June 2, 2021 at 11:50 AM Great Indeed. Congratulations! Ann Gilmour June 6, 2021 at 4:54 AM Thank you so much Christuraj for your lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier May 24, 2021 at 3:25 PM Wow ~ absolutely beautiful, Ann Ann Gilmour May 24, 2021 at 10:41 PM bless you dear Line and thanks for your wonderful comment my friend... xx

Victor Buhagiar May 24, 2021 at 12:37 PM Lovely story so full of imagery. Best for a win. Ann Gilmour May 24, 2021 at 1:11 PM Bless you dear Victor and thanks for your kind words. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham May 24, 2021 at 10:31 AM Love the imagery of a beach walk Ann, so soothing and your mind drifts off to the realms of fantasy, Atlantis. Well written and good luck in the contest. Tom Ann Gilmour May 24, 2021 at 11:04 AM Many thanks Tom, yes the sea really soothes me and when I'm away from her I yearn to return... hoping you are well and getting some sunshine between the showers! It has been very windy here, but at least it blows those rain clouds away, haha... with kindest thoughts Ann xx