My mind - the key, the harbour of musings The universe - the paradigm, the infinite yonder Verily the seas merge in union, and create death upon the shore I dream of a world where the sun, the moon exist but as a paradox I grapple for a matchstick, strike one to ignite these liquid visions Convulsing into an endless mind space, a fissure of amber waves entices my consciousness or lack thereof I saunder further in, and the stairway lights up with my every step - in colours unbeknownst A myriad of designs, but which am I to follow? Here, I see an enticing realm where the window and the door are but opposite entities Where the undercurrents fight to drown my madness Here, I see a beautiful ending - where the shepherd and the wolves are but foes Where the dark and light coalesce into an abyss free to claim by the tongue Here, I am untamed and ravenous All I can see are symphonies, all I can hear are paintings Then the amber begins to flicker, A lone vignette nestles me back to reality My visions return to lines and shapes that I can no longer feel The fire that once warmed now begins to burn...