Best Poems Written by David Mcgee

Escape From Reality

Night sun casting down rays of magnificent wonder
makes it plain to see the clouds on the darkest of nights.
But, taking away from the splendor is
the horrifying star that has overtaken 
Nature's solemn chance at recreating
Heaven.

As I sit here in this horrible place down below,
I find peace and relief even as the flames of lofty ambitions 
keep attacking,
gnawing at my soul.
I wonder what it's like up there in that unknown place
that seems to be drawing me near.
I somehow am pulled up into another realm.
I look and see all the wondrous things I was told as a kid.
And for a moment, I lose
all thoughts of dreams that seem unreachable
and for the first time experience,
Freedom.
I have finally felt my pains relieved.

And then I drift 
back down to reality.
It's over and once again I feel 
the flames close in from all directions.
But this time I know,
an escape.

Copyright © David Mcgee | Year Posted 2006