Tariff Free


A single dream is worth
a thousand realities.
                    J.R R. Tolkien 

When the world
closes in and presses all ill 
to squeeze what space 
you have into a tiny ball - 
there are always
places where you can go, 
be it a quiet wood
or beside a pebbly stream 
or any other refuge 
your soul can dream.
Such places are beyond
the machinations 
of the State, safe provinces 
of the creative mind,
chaos and tariff free  -
the real estate 
of the Sublime.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Lane Avatar
April 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
That quiet place, a sanctuary found where no one can filch from us our moments of tranquility or steal our dreams. At least I don't think I've yet heard there's been a tariff on dreaming. If he wants to read our mind, he'd really want revenge! You always present your views in such a manner that gives thirst a means of quenching, and a feast to sate hunger.
Willason Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thankyou dear Lin for your kind words. Apologise for delayed reply...been in that elsewhere universe. Challenging times often sharpen our thinking, giving more focus to what is important, belief systems, relationships, love and the arts. Maintaining our humanity and values under such mindlessness becomes essential both at an individual level and as a community. ...good hearts have to prevail. Take care my dear friend.
Bell Avatar
April 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Definitely the week for dark rooms. Me thinks court cases in the future for shares manipulation.
Willason Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Thanks Paul for reading the poem and your comments....appreciated. Regards
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