Ship of Souls

This dreamless sleep 
You are in so deep 
Inner space, 
free falling within 
Your place 

You travel so far 
but you go nowhere 
You must forgive me 
I am not in your space 
...........It is your race 
...........you see 


How can I explain 
what I feel 
When all I feel is pain 
I am not on an even keel 

This distance I must walk, 
for there is no time to talk 

The journey starts here, 
forget your fear 

I carry with me, 
the memories of the souls 
that I knew, 
that want to travel with me too 

This ship full of......... 
lost souls 
Trying to find their way, 
find their goals, 
keeping fear at bay 

This lonely ship, 
passing through............ 
Space 
So many souls, 
passing through 
Which one are you? 

Trying to find their way. 
Me too 
This limitless space 
Looking for your place 

Where is my way? 
Deep space 
Going far 
To distant star 
Another day 
Another place 

So far to go, 
but not far at all 
Nothing to fear, 
far, 
All is here
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Mason Avatar
February 4, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Awesome writing here, Matthew and a well-deserved winner in Michael's contest. I so identify with your journey ... and I do believe it is all Our Soul ... smile ...
Mckenzie Avatar
February 3, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest! Laura :)
Winter Avatar
February 3, 2009 at 5:55 AM
Awesome write Matthew! Congrats on your win in Michael's contest! Love, Shar
Golden Avatar
February 2, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Conratulations, Matthew!
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