ThroughTheTunnel

THROUGH THE TUNNEL AND BEYOND

Laying down on the bed, I closed my eyes allowing myself to slowly drift away. Loosing touch with the everyday world, seeking to find something else that I knew existed. Into a dark tunnel I carefully went. With each step my heart pounded more. I had to find out if it was out there, the existence of something different than this world.

As I traveled further into this tunnel, I began to realize that there may be no turning back. Looking ahead there was only darkness. I turned to look behind me, and with fright I looked into more darkness. I had succeeded in drifting away from a former life, but exactly where I was now I had no clue. The silence within this place was eerie. The pounding of my heart supplied the only noises I was to hear. For a few moments I stood perfectly still gazing out into a sea of black as if I were in a trance.

I shook the feeling, trying desperately to regain possession of my thoughts. I decided to continue forward, moving slowly with guarded steps, advancing further into this unknown place. I tried to remind myself that this journey had been begun by my own choosing. Fleeing everything and everyone around me. Suddenly I lost my footing and fell. As I tried to stand up I found that I was on a slope and lost my balance. I began sliding, faster and faster I went. The wind seemed to be swishing past me at incredible speed.

Using my arms and legs I tried desperately to slow down and take control. This only added more complications as I was now tossing about this way and that. I seemed to be caught in a force drawing me toward it. The swirling continued. I became more and more dizzy, unable to gauge the distance I had traveled or the speed. My head felt like it was about to explode, my heart I knew was about to come out of my chest. Where was I going, what awaited at the end. Was there an end to this madness?

Suddenly there appeared a thousand sparkling lights, pin dots against massive black. It was amazing to see. At this point I had begun to slow down some. Then like a crack of a whip, it all stopped. The spinning, the falling, the tumbling, and the wind rushing by. I stood up and looking straight ahead I could see an opening to the tunnel where light was filtering in. Shaking my head, getting my bearings, I began walking toward the light. It grew brighter the closer I drew near. As I walked out of the tunnel into the light I could not focus on anything. I had no idea what might be there, or close to me. I closed my eyes for a minute and then slowly opened them, allowing them to adjust from the darkness to the light.

I could not believe what I was in my sight. A beautiful place that seemed to be suspended in mid air. The grass was greener than any I had ever seen. Trees so full of perfectly colored leaves for all seasons could be seen every where standing tall. Running through this land was a little creek. The water was crystal clear, and sparkling like perfectly cut diamonds. I bent down and cupped my hands in the stream. I brought the water to my lips and took a sip. It's purity was beyond anything imaginable. I saw birds that I never knew existed. They were in brilliant hues that amazed the eyes. Their singing filled the air with a melody so serene my ears strained to hear more and more. I saw exotic flowers in full bloom, emitting a fragrance that was uplifting and refreshing as I breathed in deeply. I walked over and picked one admiring it's beauty.

This place generated a warmth throughout my body and soul. In a few brief moments it had calmed my fears and slowed my heart. I stood in awe of this spectacular land floating in the sky. Was I in paradise? I ventured forward as I felt the slight touch of a breeze that seemed to be guiding me. This place I could have remained in for ever. Never had I felt so wonderful in my life. I wanted this feeling that overwhelmed me to last an eternity.

Mesmerized by everything within my midst I stood allowing it all to seep in. Just then a soft voice spoke to me. "You must go back, your time will come, but it is not now." "But I do not want to leave!" I cried out. The voice again spoke softly, saying, "You must, but take back the full essence of all you have seen and experienced here. Carry it with you where ever you go, until it is time for you to return."

As I started to speak again, I heard what sounded like a clap of thunder in the distance. Suddenly, in the instance of the blinking of an eye, everything was gone. There was a flash that caused me to close my eyes shielding against it's brightness.

When I opened my eyes again, I saw I was home, sitting up on the side of my bed. Just a dream I had.... I thought. Then I looked down to see in my hand was the most unusual flower I had ever seen.

~Breezey

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