Green Dream

to run criss cross across infinite lawns
the epitome of green that was
in a dream so lavishly apple green

how could I awake
and still not see
still not feel that

this was liberty imaged perfectly
while the naysayers stood by listlessly
incapable of nays

no haze in the skies, only light
that cherished the greens of the canvas
come to life in me!

more vividly than life, than earth;
than dreams in the mazes
beyond amazement

mary angela douglas august 1 2016