Arcana Posted February 11, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) The Island Once there was an island With tranquil distant shores A place filled with beauty Where love set all the laws Sitting within an ocean Both hidden and obscure Serenity always beckoned Above the ocean floor Palms swinged and swayed Dancing all as one On this tropical Nirvana A jewel beneath the sun I saw it in my dreams I walked those sandy shores I felt the soothing breeze I watched in silent pause The blue waves shimmered Rolling along the beach Bringing with them calm Then ebbing out of reach This island was within me It soothed me to my soul It gave me sanctuary From life's demanding role Others sometimes saw it When looking deep within Glancing at it's beauty They'd share a knowing grin Over time this island It's land began to sink Returning beneath the waves Becoming indestinct I never saw it happen So gradual and slow One day when I looked It vanished down below Swallowed by the ocean Beneath it's fluid glare There's nothing left to see However long I stare Is it lost forever There is no guarantee Somewhere down below It rests inside of me © Arcana Edited February 11, 2013 by Arcana 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistydawn Posted February 11, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Arcana this is a lovely piece, written no doubt from the soul of a lovely man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted February 11, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I started off thinking 'how lovely', as I read more I could feel the mood in your words changing, when I reached the end I thought 'how sad'. It's a beautiful poem Arcana covering a mix of emotions. It's really great to see you back on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcana Posted February 11, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Arcana this is a lovely piece, written no doubt from the soul of a lovely man. Thank you very much for your kind words Misty. I started off thinking 'how lovely', as I read more I could feel the mood in your words changing, when I reached the end I thought 'how sad'. It's a beautiful poem Arcana covering a mix of emotions. It's really great to see you back on here Thanks SW, the island is a metaphor for my inner love, peace & happiness. Thank you for the warm welcome back. Edited February 11, 2013 by Arcana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNDGK Posted February 11, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Beautiful! It surely sparks a light of emotion and i love the imagery. I could picture the very island you were desribing, even without the nice picture. Very great Arcana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistydawn Posted February 11, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I started off thinking 'how lovely', as I read more I could feel the mood in your words changing, when I reached the end I thought 'how sad'. It's a beautiful poem Arcana covering a mix of emotions. It's really great to see you back on here I totally agree with you Stilly, sad, but reading into it, there is hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcana Posted February 11, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Beautiful! It surely sparks a light of emotion and i love the imagery. I could picture the very island you were desribing, even without the nice picture. Very great Arcana Thank you very much BNDGK I totally agree with you Stilly, sad, but reading into it, there is hope. Well noticed Misty, I'm glad you picked up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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