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jjote
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since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088
Ontario, Canada

0 posted 2016-07-18 06:02 PM


[just being whimsical]

I am forever chasing visions
as I ride atop the crest of waves
snow-peaked mountains loom beyond sea rim
clutching languidly at passing clouds
somber in early dawn - a lion
waking up slow from untroubled sleep.

All nature's creation - the gurgle
of flowing springs, the forest in bloom
bow to their majesty and radiance
like admiring and loyal  subjects
puny creature as I am, I feel
like David taking on Goliath.

Entranced, I'm drawn towards this vision
I  drink lavishly and sate my thirst
their magnificence  transforming  me
I, David, have become Goliath.
the king of kings have bestowed on me
their awesome power and elegance.

Today, I shall be invincible.
the mountains, the Force, have awakened
I kneel as a tap on my shoulder
has given me confidence to toss
blithely any dice on life's game board
and it will roll in grace, not fall short.

So I sigh at my visions - but think
how I can soar free to the heavens  
no longer earth-bound, and fly with ease
to pedestals of my choice, such that
I can move mountains and wave them so
like  a wand  to empower my day


@jjote 07/18/2016


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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2016-07-18 06:39 PM


Nothing like escaping from an earth-bound captivity and you can soar above and beyond your wildest dreams, jjote!

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

RedStoneEB
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since 2003-06-08
Posts 772
uk
2 posted 2016-08-08 04:20 PM


better watch out though or another david will come along and take your power from you

RS

jjote
Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088
Ontario, Canada
3 posted 2016-08-16 10:14 AM


thanks Jerry and redstart, late as this post may be. You're right, David's power is just that to me - mythical and just in my dreams
BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549
By the Seaside
4 posted 2016-08-25 10:55 PM


This is empowering, be in dreams or not. Really nice thoughts here.  
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