I moved leaving everything behind, taking only smoke visions and dreams
A conscience soothed into a new world blind, where nothing is what it seems
Lighter than air the burden I bear, skies free of dark clouds
Striped bare I wander there in the lee of any crowds
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escapism well written
Thanks Norman for the read and comment it is most appreciated
most welcome my friend
Most beautiful, to be freed to wander without a care in the world, I did this once iny life and I'm still on that cloud! 🌹
Thank you Teddy for the read and comment it is as always appreciated. We all must make that journey at some point
Nicely written. Your poem revolves around the act of moving on from one’s past, leaving behind physical possessions and emotional baggage. It touches upon themes of transformation, self-discovery, and the contrast between reality and illusion.
Thank you my friend for your review and interpretation it is most appreciated and covers well the intent.
Most welcome
A fascinating journey of letting go and escaping the binds of life. A very strong message of hope here.Well done
Thanks so much David for the review and most kind supportive words of encouragement. They are deeply appreciated my friend
There is an immediate benefit from escaping one’s past and inner conflict thereby creating a sense of real lightness, but it may also lead to disconnection, unreality, and a loss of grounded identity. It appears that it never is a win-win 🕊️🙏
Thank you Cryptic for your insight and yes there is a duality in all things a plus and minus but as I see it a transformation a type of metamorphosis that brings with it change to other states where lingering memories of what was good and enjoyed in the past is replaced with what is good and enjoyed in the present state.
Tremendous work.
Thank you so much Thomas I appreciate the read and comment my friend
You should have given me a call, I could do with escaping.
I wonder how many people have done just that, just thought to themselves, stuff this I'm off.
Thanks so much Paul for the read and comment yes many do whether physically or mentally
Good write SB.
Thanks so much Orchi it is most appreciated
It’s a strong piece, capturing that disoriented, post-escape feeling really well. The mix of lightness and loneliness comes through clearly. Very well written!!!
Thanks so much Salvia for the read and kind words of support they are most appreciated and so good to hear from you again
Beautiful and well written
Thank you so much for the review and comment
Soren, that sense of carrying something weightless yet present really stands out… it gives the whole piece a drifting, almost untethered feeling. It stays with you. Nicely done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you Tristan for your support and kind words they mean a lot
Wherein lies true Happiness.
Nice .
Thank you Kevin for your read and comment. Yes I believe it to be so
We may all be in that place one day soren and life will be wonderful.
Andy
Thank you Andy for your review yes that may be so and death is not needed
leaving behind the baggage of the past, and moving forward courageously with only the memories embedded in your mind - this is a bold and brave step in the right direction - bravo !
Thank you so much for the read and comment it is most appreciated and valued my friend
You are always welcome 🤗 my pleasure
Wowww
I really enjoyed reading this🙌
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