Sleep Walking

From time to time
She wandered in solace
To a place only she could find

It was her demesne 
That only she had access
A quintessential paradox it became

Each moment she wished lasted a lifetime
Never wanting to leave
Awakening in her dreams was her favorite pastime

It was where the impossible
Was a part of her existence
A striking rose blooming in the snow 
Beauty almost blinding with brilliance

Though she was so enraptured in this dreamland 
She was sleepwalking through life 
Forever cursed eternally damned
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 21, 2017 at 1:24 PM
A sad and beautiful song plays in this piece. 7 I notice the the rose is woven into your work as birds are in my own. I must share, my adopted canine companion is named Rose, named by the rescue org. I love how richly steeped in imagery and history is the Rose. Take care! mo
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March 21, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Sweet! I'll be shopping second hand from now on. I have rescued doves too. :)
Ra Avatar
March 21, 2017 at 1:34 PM
Thank you, yes its true a rose symbolizes so much. how nice I have a couple rescues myself.
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