Behind Closed Eyes



Behind closed eyes,
Time stands still,
  And reality,
Transforms into Millions,
Of fragmented shards.
Each embedded with worlds,
untold.
Waiting to be plucked,
Into existence,
As new truths unfold.
Imprinting on the souls,
Of those willing,
To relinquish control.

About this poem

The power of the mind when its allowed to run wild with no constraints.

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Written on March 28, 2023

Submitted by Carlyle.Vice on March 28, 2023

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Characters 263
Words 51
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 13

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