EXPERIENCE

FORTRESS OF THE MIND.

Within the castle walls, the recesses of the mind, Doorways to unlock, the passages of me, The corridors of des ny, to seek is for to know, Within each advancement, a chance therein to grow,

Meandering through phases, becoming lost in the maze, Throughout all situa ons, mirrors constantly gaze,

Reviewing the pieces, in life’s puzzle for to fit, In defeat, in despera on, do we choose to submit? Trapped within the dungeons, the tormentors do twist, Sanity unbalanced, is it necessary to exist? Rooms that are entered, those of pain and regret, Overwhelming emo on, lack of self respect,

Confused by the issues, as so many do invade, In the truth of the moment, we become afraid, A place where in the nakedness, the bareness of the soul, We reach for our purpose, searching for our goal,

The drawbridge is withdrawn, the inner Gates we seal, Allowing ourselves the seclusion, the me for to heal, Exhausted, unburdened, but resolve ascertained, Renewed in the acknowledgement, ready to play life’s game,

To ba le, the defender, gathers for tude, The advancement of the challengers, can now be diffused, Founda ons being laid, are solid as rock, Lessons truly learned, will not be forgot,

The lonely knight, the warrior, Atop the fortress, now stands, Secure in the knowledge, That strategy is in hand. The shield of truth, He grasps