Sara L Russell* (inspired by painting "She's Leaving Home" by Mike Kaluta)
High-rolling dunes; the landscape where I fly With wingbeats of an eagle overhead While to the east, the ocean's waves roll high My astral body's light years from my bed.
My magic carpet's hung with golden bells Festooned with lanterns, steeped in sandalwood; Carries me higher; as the ocean swells The sighing of the sea is understood.
A warm wind runs its whispers through my hair The azure sky is darkening to grey A stormy ozone crackles in the air Like laughter, as the eagle soars away.
I cross dimensions, cheat the hand of fate, As easily as opening a gate.