Fragments of Light

As I walk alone 

along a sun-drenched beach

thoughts of love flow unbidden through my mind

Like playful dreams they entice me

into a world of fantasy

of imaginings beyond my ability to control 

I want to fall into these dreams 

and be lost in them forever 

hidden away in a secret place 

where the presence of evil 

can never again find me 

Entranced I float away on fragments of light 

rest dreamily upon the clouds 

No longer a physical being 

I am finally free

No longer tied down by the cruel hands 

of a world lost in the darkness of sin

I soar away to places unknown by man 

to impossible realities 

beyond human comprehension 

I am wild and free

a being of light 

embraced in the warmth of God's love 

Playfully I dance on moonbeams 

I race shooting stars 

across a universe that never ends

Joy, peace, love fills me

I have become nothing more 

than a speck in the eye of creation 

Lost, wild, free

reality slips from my grasp

I enter into a timeless void

but there is peace here 

I rest in the hands of eternity

where the wheels of time no longer turn 

in a place far beyond the reaches of man 

I float slightly through forever 

a soul adrift among a billion stars 

Heaven is just beyond my reach

I can feel its glory

The love and compassion of God 

floods my soul

and I long to go to Him

to fall forever into His loving embrace

but from a place where time is still in motion 

where souls are still lost 

and pain reigns in so many hearts 

I hear the soft whisper of my name 

I look once again towards the glory of heaven 

and every part of my being wants to go there 

to enter into this painless world of love and peace 

but the demands of the earth beckon me home 

A cry of frustration erupts from me

as I surrender once more to the earth 

and allow it to draw me back 

into its heartless embrace 

Reality seizes me

takes hold of my heart 

and I see that I am once again 

walking aimlessly 

along a sun-drenched beach 

with thoughts of love dancing playfully 

around the corners of my mind 

Reviews

[Tom]

We are all but a small part in the scheme of something much grander and perhaps just for a few fleeting seconds, you were fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of something truly magnificent that lies ahead ?

An imaginatively penned poem, brimming over with vitality and wondrous beauty!

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you glad you enjoyed

[MAC]

okay so if I could write the perfect review (and I have proven that I can't) it would be exactly like Emma's. I completely agree with her. This is an excellent write (that part is mine) :)

[PadfootBlack]

Beautiful. You have a knack for imagery.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much

[Scott Metro]

Beautiful !!...to say more would only be a self indulgent redundancy.


Scott

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much

[Scott Metro]

:)

S............

[emmajoy]

A wonderfully heartfelt mix of heavenly spirituality and the scent of living nature! Seems almost the result of a search for place, comfort and need, the discovery of self perhaps. You write beautifully, express thoughts and emotions in a metaphorical yet simple way, not flowery or sugar.sweet.. but painted with all colours of feminine understanding. ' Lost, wild, free ~ reality slips from my grasp ~ I enter into a timeless void ~ but there is peace here ' ... please let me know when you next go there, want so much to join you.. wonderful!

[Carolann Dowsett]

Wow thanks so much Emma Joy I'm glad you like this.

[emmajoy]

I did, I do .. there's more than words in this..

[Forest Green]

Charming, optimistic, even explorative. Truly inspired poem, and inspiring1

[Carolann Dowsett]

Wow thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed.

[Dispersus]

there s no escape, but as well, there is no loss when we can find the light and joy of our Earthly existence...so glad I read this tonight as I float on the North Sea...just Lovely

thank you

Peace

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Jessie]

This is breathtaking, Carolann :) It's so relatable, too! You have such a way with words!! I had to go back and read it again. So beautiful xx

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much Jessie glad you enjoyed.

[ms. barrie]

Amazingly uplifting poem, with eloquent enchanting, spiritual imagery.
I agree, the fluidity of this write, very lyrical, wonderful choice of words.
Simply stunning! Thanks for sharing :)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed this.

[ms. barrie]

You're very welcome, enjoyed this piece, that I did :)

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Nice flow and word choice. I love the concept of searching for spiritual peace and joy. I love the 10th verse. This piece is wonderful.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much.

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Beautiful. I don't how to express the beauty of this poem. great.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you means a lot.