The Grove of Dreams

by Stephen M. Golden

Copyright © November 1987

Enter now the grove of dreams,

a pathway to the mental streams,

of the mind's creativity:

the place of untamed thought.

Cognition mists before your eyes;

ten thousand images arise,

the flood of possibilities,

all futures now await.

At every cove ideas spawn,

and imagination leads you on

to messages from which to learn,

and meanings for your life.

Through the mist, adventure finds,

a place where sun ne'er directly shines,

in secluded corners of your mind:

the waters of desire.

Be watchful though, of journey's end,

the wandering path may seem your friend,

but to its travellers, indifferent,

for it knows not love nor life.

And suddenly your mind may be

so far from all reality,

the fleeting images you may see

are at the rainbow's end.

Take with you one for whom you care,

another mind with whom to share

the pleasant unexpected joys,

and when in need, receive support.

Keep openness forever pure,

in your midst, to reassure,

that through this trust, love will endure

the passing of your quest.