I often grow weary of daily strife.
No longer can I maintain what many expect of me,
nor can I withstand the pressures of society.
There are those who wish to see me fail
and others who insist I must prevail.
I can't take it . . . escape! But where to go?
Alas! There's only one safe place I know.
A secret realm no other can find
deep in the recesses of my mind.
There are no expectations - simple tranquility!
There are no limits - ecstatic liberty!
I see a crystalline sea with a warm beach
and the verdant woods just beyond reach.
The sun sits right above the lurid sea,
frozen in a sunset surpassing all beauty.
I hear the ethereal serenade of the sky
and the gentle tones of a wind passing by.
The water mimics the cello in its undulating motion,
adding a harmony to melodies beyond emotion.
My stay is temporary but it feels like eternity,
burdens fly away as stress is washed from me.
My mind is refreshed, my soul is renewed;
I return to current life with a better mood.
