The Insanity of the Old

Protected from the past, 
insulated in a box 
made of star-dust, 
closed where it 
points to the earth 
but open toward the 
vacuum of the sky,

why does he
bring the old world back 
when he creates his dreams?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Schaeffer Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 2:56 PM
thanks ilene
Bauer Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 1:59 PM
very perceptive and well-written. nice one!
Schaeffer Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 1:39 PM
Thanks Mandy and Ralph
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Interesting , not sure about the understanding of it i will think about this one xx
Mason Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Interesting poem. Why indeed? Enjoyed your poem. Warm thoughts, Ralph
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