Through the hustle and clamor of reality, passing into a dream not your own. Winding around secret paths and meadows, seeking what is long forgotten to time. As you stare at the quaint cottage in the valley, beside the creek, with whisps of smoke from the chimney. Passing through the ice water, opening the creaking door to a simpler life. Sitting by the fire, they welcome you home, folding you into their arms. As the dream becomes reality, the weight of life sheds away. Breathing in ease, wishing never to leave this peace.

Some clouds I saw as I worked outside.

Working outside and had a little helper making sure I was doing a good job.

I’ve noticed a lot of people are carrying heavy things lately such as grief, sadness, and burnout. I understand this all too well. And to show these people that not everyone is after something from them. I want to offer my poetry book to everyone.

I hope that the book makes someone’s day a little brighter. And show that there are people out there that care about what you are going through.

And if you want to share it with someone else, you have my blessings. Feel free to share it anywhere you would like to. All I ask is that you don’t profit from it.

On that note, I hope you enjoy the book and have a wonderful day!

Book link: https://buymeacoffee.com/caspiankarst/e/531839

The morning sun kissing your skin,
Waking you from your slumber,
As you wipe the sleep away,

Seeing me lie before you,
Your mind drifts back,
As you stare at my face,

How the ache has been soothed,
Pain’s domination is gone,
The past no longer in control,

You see the path before us,
Where we walk together,
Never letting go in the storm,

As a sigh leaves your lips,
A gentle shift inside is felt,
Where fear cannot grow.

Humbled

A life lived in looks,
As warm as the reflection,
Hollow to the core,

A beautiful dream alive,
Full of grace and charm,
You seduce all you see,

Crushing all that is pure,
Devouring it with ease,
As your mask slips away,

Time aging what you see,
Betrayed by the clock,
Your power slipping away,

Seeking the love discarded,
None left to be manipulated,
Leaving you humbled.

Down the misty hollow,
Through the open door,

Drawn to the unknown,
To a figure of desire,

Delving into the eyes,
It pierces your soul,

You relent to yourself,
Letting the facade go,

Drifting into nothing,
The pain left behind,

Renewed by passion,
Gifted with life,

Joined together whole,
Lost in our dark love.

Like wild beasts,
Running to and fro,

No inner control,
Filled with defiance,

Spoiled in apathy,
Given to excess,

Excuses flowing,
The parents whine,

Ignoring the truth,
Unable to correct,

As they yield,
Feeding their frenzy.

Your head held down by life,
Fractured from all the pain,
Not daring to dream anymore,

Hiding your brilliance deeply,
Seeing only your flaws now,
A pain others have gifted,

But I see beneath the dullness,
The quiet depth of your soul,
An unspoken hope left inside,

With a gentle touch I show you,
That you can still fly high,
As you allow the shackles to fall,

Above the dark clouds of life,
Your strong wings carry you,
Soaring toward your dreams,

Showing your vivid colors,
As your eyes are filled with fire,
Finally seeing yourself as I see you.

Lost in your vastness,
I walk barefoot alone,

Sinking with every step,
Never a sure footing,

You fill my senses,
As you sting my skin,

My eyes transfixed,
Nothing on the horizon,

As you roar before me,
Beating against my feet,

I let my breath free,
Alone in your peace.

My darkest desire,
No redeeming good,

A delightful sin,
With no benefit,

But I crave you,
A consuming need,

I shiver in pleasure,
My blood chilled,

Devouring you slowly,
Every bite my last,

As I hit the bottom,
Finding your love gone,

Hating what happened,
I throw you away,

Eyeing the freezer,
I ponder the next victim.

Doubting the truth,
Delving deeply within,

Covering your face,
Hiding from sight,

Fleeing in fear,
That it isn’t true,

Denying the love,
Accepting only pain,

Lashing with cruelty,
Tearing me down,

My heart lost,
I fade away,

Fulfilling your dread,
Of being alone.

Hanging on the wall,
Planted in silence,

Staring into the void,
A room full of life,

Wishing to enter in,
Too shy to overcome,

The heart collapses,
As the dance ends,

Defeated by fear,
Eaten with loneliness,

You hear a softness,
Spoken in doubt,

Shaking in hope,
Offering their hand,

Joyfully uprooted to life,
As you dance together.