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

[Dr. Wood ?]

Being flippant..I can relate to a DRENCHED beach..No much sun here.....You have a wonderful way with words..To describe so vividly this fantasy world...In your mind you are THERE..this is a truly remarkable poem

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much :)

[junaid altaf]

the credit goes to you for the beautiful imagination!

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[gabrielle]

"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"

Ah, the beach..the soothing sounds of waves, the gentle warmth of the sun, the soft almost cottony sands are very tempting sojourn and escape from vicious realities. beautiful write!

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much :)

[Frieda P]

This just sails off the page and soars with the imagination. I love the beach and you've taken it beyond, feels like floating on a cloud whilst reading this. I love the tranquility of this read. Lovely, as always Carolann.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much Frieda :)

[Night]

Wonderful...I can relate to the sun drenched beach,...mine is the forest path, amongst the trees and meadows, waterfalls and streams. In the end, I will see you in the heavens...in the presence of God. Thank you for filling my heart with joy once more...God bless you...=)

[Carolann Dowsett]

That you so much David :-)

[Night]

Always a pleasure...=)

[Carolann Dowsett]

I meant to say thank you so much lol

[Night]

...lol. I knew that...=)

[Night]

Oh..plus I wanted to say, I like that you used a picture for your poem...very nice...=)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks :) I only just realised how to do it lol It's one of my pics.

[Night]

It is, I remember it now....sweet. Very good...=)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :-)

[Wpww!!!]

LOVE IT

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[Overrated-World]

lost in the creative piece.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[Wpww!!!]

AMAZING. . . MAGNIFICENT... TRIMENDIOUS JOB!!!

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[Tate Morgan]

Well youno longer have to jump to thew commands of any man ,Never give away your independant control of your own life and children to any man give love nothing more if that isnt enough too bad for him

[Carolann Dowsett]

Yes so true, thank you :)

[Chris]

I understand this
...the walkings,
distant and sightless stares;
the mind finding
places to be,
someplace ...safe
and free of
pain
and fear
and hurting
and being helpless
and lost
...alone...
and what its like to return
over and over and over again
- light and dark dreams
til you wonder which is the dream
and which is awake
and neither is ...home.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Yes thank you

[Matt]

Iv added this piece to my favs. You use such great description and deliver it simply which is a great talent.
I really enjoyed this sincerely.
Thank you

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much.

[quinfinn]

caught in a fleeting moment of beautiful fantasy only to be drawn backward by the pull of reality. utterly beautiful wording combined with incredible imagery makes this a very solid and poignant write!

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much.

[quinfinn]

welcome!