Into The Eye Of Innocence

Oh how I long for the millpond,

To see the gentle ripples

And feel the calmest breeze.

As I stare across the ocean,

At choppy angry seas.

There is menace in the waves,

As they crash upon the boat.

And with fear in multiplication,

I pray to stay afloat.

With a heart so full of memories,

Of a time that was more pure.

I set my mind on a solution,

Searching for a cure.

And in the eye of the storm,

I find the strangest sense of calm.

As the sky's porthole of innocence,

Removed the earthy stain of harm.

And for the briefest moment,

My mind was filled with peace,

Staring into the eye of innocence,

Knowing anger could now cease.

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Karen J Burns, is a poet who has spent the last 5 years building her poetry portfolio. A graduate of sociology, with chronic illness, creativity has rescued her in her hour if need. Karen is currently working on her next poetry book, after breaking onto the scene with her first published collection ( Chaos May there yet be Hope, September 2025). Her poetry is straight from the heart, and mirrors her emotional reactions to the the world we live in. She hopes her poetry can inspire others to try writing poetry themselves.