Dream Of Running Free

Dream Of Running Free
© Surazeus
2024 07 23

Clouds swirl across the sky like cloth in wind. 
She walks the busy street past faceless cars. 
Who calls to her across the barren hills 
where thunder rumbles in late evening gloom? 
The Beauty of Ohio knows her heart, 
even if nobody else sees her smile. 

Quick sparrows flit among the apple trees. 
She checks her cellphone for new messages. 
Where is the necklace of rubies and gold 
he gave her on the hotel balcony? 
The Angel of Vermont considers why 
power corrupts even the kindest soul. 

Horses graze in fields enclosed by barbed-wire. 
She imagines they dream of running free. 
What strange whisper does she hear in the wind 
telling her to follow her secret heart? 
The Vixen of Michigan writes short poems 
in small leather book while sipping red wine. 

Black ravens gather on telephone lines. 
She arranges flowers in slender jars. 
How will she escape from the golden cage 
to sing sad love songs in small country bars? 
The Princess of Texas aims the hand gun 
to shoot bullets at her real estate sign. 

Stars twinkle high above the mountain range. 
She photographs the entire Milky Way. 
When will someone steal her famous portrait 
where she grins with sweet enigmatic charm? 
The Tomboy of Nevada, serving drinks, 
studies books on nursing during her breaks. 

Herds migrate along the broad valley stream. 
She rides gondola in the green canal. 
Who watches her from the palace of ghosts 
though she hides pain behind her pretty face? 
The Secretary of Idaho paints flowers 
in Venice by the Trevi Fountain pool. 

Mushrooms bloom from rotten trees in the swamp. 
She hikes in stillness of the gloomy woods. 
What does she see reflected in the pool 
where frogs and turtles hide from destiny? 
The Queen of Oregon searches for God 
but finds only eerie beauty of Nature. 

Eagles circle Statue of Liberty. 
She bears the torch of freedom in her hand. 
How many tales of courage does she write 
to record tragic comedies of life? 
The Goddess of America proclaims 
justice and liberty for all who breathe.