Thoughts, Dreams, and a Whirlwind

There are moments like these
  times when forever is at the door

When just to catch a glimpse
  of the stars above
    twinkling down upon us

Father time seems to disappear
  leaving everything at a standstill

The ticking of the clock
  the same as footsteps

Climbing and climbing
  reaching a point high above the shore

To look down
  to see the crashing waves
    and to know all is well

To know that you can fly
  as you lean forward
   with wings spread out

The ocean sprays you gently
  as you dip close
   yet not so close that death could grab you

Back up into the purple sky
 past the fluffy clouds

If only the moon wasn't so far away
 way beyond the tree line
   and out there with the stars

Milky white
 hanging up there with eternity

True life isn't down here
  nor up there

But through the mirror
 where true souls are reflected

Lies can't be spoken
 for once reversed they become true

The road isn't paved
 only gravel that crunches beneath the hooves

Yes, a horse
 a beautiful white horse

Riding side saddle
 confined by proper clothes
  hair securely braided winding around the head to form a bun

Recklessness comes to play
 becoming a dare to straddle the horse
   galloping away at full speed

Behind her is the castle
  her prince patiently waiting

Out here there is danger
 danger that teases at freedom

The highway man comes into view
 And what the town would say he stole
  she gave away freely

Beneath the heavy branches of an old tree
  while the horse drinks from a stream

The sky is reflected
  the moon
   a ball of white lying beneath the surface
     of shallow water that holds deeper dreams

Hopes float past
  flowing down the stream
   moving around the rocks
    rippling and gurgling
     becoming a roar as the edge appears

A tumble down the rocks
  a deeper pool

Swimming away
  becoming a butterfly
   fluttering around
    this flower or that flower

The ocean is gone
  freeing you
    giving you wings and beauty

This is forever
  near an ocean
   down a path
    in stream

Find your forever
  let the rhythm move you
   theft does not always leave you penniless

From the ashes
  the shattered glass
   the damage

From all of this strength is born
  seeking an ending
    maybe a beginning

Hang on the rapids aren't for eternity

Dance with me
 hang upon my every word
  twirl me all around

Put me high up on a pedestal
  take my offered hand

Follow me up the ladder
  across the skies

Become one with me
 let the whirlwind carry you away

Become a funnel of dust
 obscure when single
  noticeable when in groups
                                           dust
                                                 yes
                                                      dust

Olivia J Stuart 1998