Escape

Mayhap

I'll travel to foreign lands

and times that have long past

forget present day travails

to fall in love at last;

fight dragons or beasts

meet princes and kings

fly to the heavens

with no need for wings

solve a deadly mystery

of a twisted, genius mind

immerse myself in history

learn more of mankind.

Perhaps

I'll walk in nature

admire flowers and leaves

listen to birds chatter

hear silence in the trees;

walk around a lake

or along the shore

watch the sun rise or set

bed on a forest floor

float in cool water

a bottomless blue

gaze at an endless sky

reflecting the sea's hue.

Maybe

I'll lose myself

in piccolo and violin

a concerto for piano

flute or mandolin;

an orchestral extravaganza

a musical or ballet

melodious voices

with a story to say

whether country or rock

smooth jazz, punk or pop

new age or latin

or even hip hop.

Each of these

offer escape

while awake,

but if all else fails

a nap I will take;

for sleep

provides respite

from life's

darkest days

where sweet dreams

are real

and pain

goes away.