387. There Is A Garden In My Mind Poem by Jaden Knight

There is a garden in my mind
full of many happy things
a place of peace surrounded by war
untouched by the horrors that are around it
as they beat in vain against the high gates and walls

There is a large pond in the centre
surrounded by a path of onyx
a tall fountain in the very middle
made of the purest marble
with water and rainbows pouring merrily down
with a peaceful splashing sound

the lawn is well kept and soft
it always is a perfect length
never needs work doing to it
always appearing green and well watered
the white peacocks strutting about
don't seem to made any marks

There are granite statues in each corner
each of a favourite animal
no moss or lichen grows on them
as they gleam with an inner light

The beds are filled with flowers
all of fantastic colours
no pruning or weeding needed
and not a dead thing in sight

My favourite spot is the bench of oak
where I can sit in peace
undisturbed from all that is troubling
can take a moment to relax
away from the darkness outside

There is a garden in my mind
full of many happy things
a place of peace surrounded by war
untouched by the horrors that around it
as they beat in vain on the high gates and walls