The Other Side of Reason – Adversity and perception

 [Dawn’s breath] I am nothing, Here and now, In this very moment, I am nothing and yet I am everything. Hold me together, Not as it was. I promise. Dawn’s breath, short gasps, and a remembrance: dreams come in kaleidoscope flashes of colour and shapes. Our breath is many voices

Reflections

 I have often paddled my imaginary canoe Along turbulent streams of life And during solitary travels My peace was shattered by a vexed view Of man's greed, jealousy and strife Struggling against adversity I was transported back in time To an ancient voyage Taken by a forgotten traveller Whose birth