I woke ~ free verse

I woke up one day and found myself missing;
My eyes were hollow but my skin was shining;
Labels and laurels dressed up my identity;
If that was perfection, it wasn't me.

I set out for the forest and among the trees,
I carved some questions into the breeze;
Some birds nearby came down to take a look 
as I sat and listened to the gurgling brook.

No answers came, no wisdom today
but the pellucid peace took my heart away;
I lay on the grass and let time flow free;
If I wake up again, I'll know I'm always me.

Mindfills © 2024 for Sadje’s wdys

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