Solace

In the laps of the forest,

In the deep of the oceans,

where bewilderness rests.

Away from sorrows and fun.

In the heart of the fire,

in the soul of the air.

Places with no trail of tires.

In the tears of the Satan,

And laughter of the sadest.

Hell, where God is no fear.

Where fruits forbidden were eaten.

In the pride of the modest.

In the life of a fallen leaf.

In the insanity of a sage.

In the reason of madness.

In the purpose unknown.

All these places, you need not go searching for,

they reside but inside you. 

Nature is an illusion.

                                                                                                -2012

Reviews

[E.V. Black]

Is nature an illusion? Perhaps we must travel to these places in order to truly see inside ourselves. I really do think that nature, illusion as you believe it to be, helps us to slow down and see the world around us. It helps us to see inside ourselves and relish who we are and what we have. This is interesting, but the final line doesn't seem to connect to the title. How is nature being an illusion connect with solace? Perhaps I find some connection with it, but I don't see it overall.

[Mehak Mushtaq]

I have mentioned certain places where humans think that their lost solace lies (forests, ocean etc). This is all nature. But what I say is that this nature is just an illusion, it's just a reflection of our inner self.

[E.V. Black]

Ah, so perhaps I was right...in a way. I was unsure last night, but I see it now. That you for the clarification, Mehak.

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Anytime.

[Leslie Philibert]

Like this too, more accessible than the one before, with good imagery and good ideas

[Sami Khalil]

A very enchanting write...:)

[quinfinn]

pretty awesome thoughts abound here,some very evocative wording makes this a unique and thought provoking piece of prose....nature an illusion? i think we are the illusion....still, gives one a lot to think about. well done!

[Talal Hussain]

I must say that you are a wonderful writer...great selection of words :-)

[The Nude Writer]

Beautiful crafting of words my friend :)
It grabbed me at the beginning and kept me intrigued the whole way :)

[Mehak Mushtaq]

Thank you Sophie. :)