Finally we reached the bridge’s end
The last of this world’s enigmas to comprehend
My guides ever changing face in a disappointed stare
I felt another lesson he was about to share.
“Before us stretches an everlasting sand
When in its place a mighty forest ought to stand.
Are you not proud of what you’ve made?
Has no joy you’ve experienced ever stayed?”
There was a time when a forest mighty may be
But doubt, fear and angst has caused it to become deceased.
Many a days make me feel as though I walk this desert
Endless dunes and miles of nothing until my mood reverts
“So it would seem that you’ve been to this place before
But now you have me here to help you restore
The canopy of trees raised by your pride
Think long and hard, reach deep inside”
I then began to ponder my life
For anything positive to outshine the strife.
And soon the memories overcame me
Each pleasant thought slowly began to change this scene.
For every realization, the ground began to shift
Leaves and sticks from the sand began to lift
Until replaced by mud and soon a grassy plain
Further thought created a quenching rain.
“Though only saplings, in time these trees will grow.
Seek help and eventually a true forest you will know.
There is nothing more in this world for us to see.
Explore further another night, but for now your journey is complete.”
My dream then began to fade
As I awoke to the rising light of day
The lessons I learned from my guide still on my mind
As I prepared to find them the right moments in my life to apply.
Share:
“I then began to ponder my life
For anything positive to outshine the strife.
And soon the memories overcame me
Each pleasant thought slowly began to change this scene”
For Me – done of the most relatable words you’ve ever written.
Love the journey you took me on.
Excellent, as always!
Thanks my friend! I’m glad it was a fun ride and I appreciate you going on it!
ooh that’s what we’ve been waitin’ for.. if you’ve read The Witcher, or maybe played the video game, you could notice the ambient you create is very similar to some part of that story.. but anyway, I think this is just the right ending for the series, especially since the last line shows how important these pieces are.. it’s simply.. genuine… fantastic
Thank you Nebojsa! Now I might just have to give The Witcher a try, might give me a better point of reference for when I play as Geralt in Soulcalibur 6! I’m glad that the ending didn’t disappoint and I appreciate that you caught the way it brought the other parts together! Thank you sir!
There are so many good lines in this which makes it a superb poem. I can see you can come up with so many ideas and put it into poetry. I’ve always had an eye for that. Great job on this awesome piece!
Thanks Jarid! I’ve always had a pretty vivid imagination when it comes to fantasy and sci-fi
And I’m glad it translates well here!