Paradise lost & found

I made a mess
of this sanctuary, this field
of pines and poplars
where sunlight thawed my mind

and allowed the outside
to invade like bark beetles
and wake me
from our tranquil dream.

I have found the discipline
to stay rooted in this paradise
and disregard
the weeds crying for attention

and relax amid the bliss
born in the shade where
you and I
are alone in dreams.

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©2021 | Phillip Knight Scott

Prompt city!

• Word of the Day Challenge: “Discipline”
• Fandango’s One Word Challenge: “Field“
• Weekly Prompt’s Weekend Challenge: “Sanctuary“