Hidden Land Of Havilah

Hidden Land Of Havilah
© Surazeus
2026 05 08

While wandering along asphalt highway 
somewhere between Seattle and Miami, 
I turn aside in unmapped wilderness 
to follow Pishon River of my heart 
till I find hidden land of Havilah 
where dead trees of Eden lurk in the mist. 

Sweet voice enchants my heart with ache of hope, 
so I follow mercurial wail of love 
to find young woman with eyes gold as stars 
dancing among lush pomegranate trees 
around clear pool from bubbling fountain spring, 
uncanny scene that inspires me with joy. 

All traces of corporate buildings and cars, 
connected by world wide web of dream machines, 
vanish in swirl of haze as I transcend 
liminal threshold of the multiverse 
to find myself as shadow of my mind 
awake in hidden land of Havilah. 

As I emerge from portal of despair, 
my progress is obstructed by horned demon, 
fierce Azazel, who challenges my right 
to walk the yellow brick road of success, 
so I claw brass wand, forged from ancient lava, 
from sands of time to fight his bitter hate. 

Shocked that I dare oppose his tyranny, 
grim Azazel attacks with snarling rage, 
but I dodge every strike of long sharp claws, 
and bash his arms and legs with wand of truth 
till he falls to his knees in wounded pride 
and pleads till I crush his soul with respect. 

Drinking water from sparkling Hippocrene, 
I breathe healing air of Havilah, 
but gasp surprised when crowd of cheering folk 
celebrate my victory against the devil, 
then star-eyed Astara with jeweled wand 
proclaims me their savior Lyterius. 

Crowned King in hidden land of Havilah 
by Astara who bears child of our souls, 
I reign well with justice in court of law, 
managing farms, ranches, and factories 
to produce and distribute food for all, 
and fund projects improving homes and roads. 

Waking up in modern America 
with memories of life in the ancient past, 
I wonder how civilizations change 
so generous spirit of communal life 
that flows from hidden land of Havilah 
may resurrect our nation from collapse.