The Freest I've Felt
A dry heat.
A vast expanse.
Flat and free.
All for me.
Stagnant wind, dormant water.
No barrier, sign, or law.
Only a sea of settled dust.
Exploration was a must.
I ventured out.
It was all mine, after all.
I ruled this land of sun.
Population: 1.
I sat upon my scorched throne.
I beheld that great rock, far away.
From my office I legislated:
“Citizens, your woes have been abated!”
My rule was boundless.
I was truly, utterly free.
And though I mourn that lovely land,
I remember, fondly, its orange sand.
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Author:
Chloe Miller (
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- Comment from author about the poem: This is something I wrote recounting my time around Yulara and Uluru. I went outside of the little residence we were staying at and there was a boundless plain of red sand and little shrubs. I felt free to do anything. Best backyard I've ever had. Artwork: Surreal by Tammy Oliver
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Comments4
Very enjoyable read. Superb artwork accompanies your piece, so well chosen.
Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate the artwork. When I was writing poems on Medium I thought it would be a cool idea to pair the poems with art that I feel is appropriate or in some way adds depth to the poem, so it's great that you feel it fits well.
Sounds like a wonderful dream to me ❤️
It was really amazing! I can't wait to go back when this pandemic is over. Glad you enjoyed!
I agree, Uluru is a fine place. And your piece makes it easy to get swept up in your enthusiasm A fine write.
But let's not forget the willful destruction of both people and environment which has occurred since 1788.
Is that the meaning of the line 'And though I mourn that lovely land'?
Goodness, that's a lot deeper than I was intending to go with this piece, but I think that's actually a really cool way to read that line! For me, the line was a personal thing, mourning how I wish to go back and experience that memory again, even though it's trapped in the past. However, I think you do raise a valid way to interpret the poem, and my philosophy of art is that the artist doesn't get to tell you how to read their work, it is completely up to the audience, so I'm glad that it means something so deep and important to you that I neglected to even think of. Thanks for the read and the comment!
Ah - thanks for that speedy and reassuring response, Chloe - I hope we meet again - here.
'Exploration was a must.
I ventured out.
It was all mine, after all.
I ruled this land of sun.
Population: 1.'
wonderfully creative and immersive in detail
loved the subtleties in your exquisite wording
a fantastical, poetic treat!
(and thanks to Doggerel Dave
I'm now a little less ignorant, as well)
thanks for sharing, dear poet
Thank you, friend! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the comment. I agree, Doggerel Dave's interpretation is brilliant and works very well!
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