Tell me stories of faraway places
Of differing lives and smiling faces
Where sunshine is assured and almost demanded
Where compromise is not a thing from anyone’s expected
Where lions roam easily amongst men
Where threats are just those of unbearable pleasures
Where the cares of men are simply how to love more
How to give more and how to be more
O tell me stories of these awesome places
Paint me pictures of dreamy spaces
Of deep blue skies and wandering traces
Where grey sheets of rain compliment rainbow covers
Where eagles perch among men discussing higher endeavours
Where the old bring the young reasons to live
Where fledglings remind old-timers of beauty within
That beauty which is never lost but tainted by loss
Ways to grasp it and how to hold on to it
O show me pictures of these heartfelt places
Sing me songs of feat-worthy praises
Of strapping heroes and strapling crazes
Where the tune of love lives on each person’s breath
Where hope rises at the sun’s every step
And eclipses with the moon when it settles down to sleep
Where trust is woven in intricate patterns
On clothing adorning each stoic figure
Devoid of self and singular ambitions
O hum me songs of these mighty places← All writing & reflections