I seek a temporary escape from reality
the weight of life is crippling me
I seek respite by the side of my muse
a moment beside the crystal lake.

I allow my hand to momentarily stir the chill waters
and I envision smiles in the eddies
temporary Jack-O-Lanterns
glowing with the midday sun's reflection.

A million technicolor stars
floating in space
mere reflections of their counterparts in reality
they move and dance in the sunlight.

The wind moves suddenly
changing shapes
colors bleeding together for a moment
the waters muddied and disordered.


It reminds me of a child's painting
none of the shades quite clear
nothing truly defined
and yet all the more beautiful for its simplicity.

I sigh and lie my head down
the pillow of leaves releasing a burst of fragrance
I smell the faint cinnamon and cloves
the perfume of the autumnal world.

10/29/2004

Author's Note: I'm really not sure on this one, I actuatlly wrote it in Word first so I could rework it but I got fed up with that so I posted it, it might change if I get around to it, let me know what you think.

Posted on 10/30/2004
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