The Ferris Wheel

One morning, I awoke to find

A great Ferris wheel rising

Just outside my window.

It spun like a radiant sun, 

Casting golden rays

That reached into my home,

Calling my name.

It felt as though the universe

Had placed it there,

Waiting for me to step

Into its circle. 

I stepped outside

To behold its majesty.

The world was strangely still-- 

No crowds,

No music,

No carnival laughter. 

Only me,

Standing at the threshold of wonder.

My heart longed to ride,

To rise into the sky,

To see what was hidden

From the ground,

To glimpse the shape of the world 

from above. 

But a voice stirred beside me--

The steady, sensible weight

I carry inside.

It searched for an anchor,

As if money or permission

Were required before entering

Such a sacred cycle. 

I waited,

Letting that voice wander,

Scanning the horizon

For the right moment,

Searching for reasons. 

Nearby, a booth appeared.

A woman stood within it,

Her face veiled by her own hair.

She did not speak,

Nor beckon.

She was simply a presence

At the edge of mystery;

I left her unapproached. 

The Ferris wheel,

Which at first seemed so close,

Now appeared farther away.

Yet its light still dazzled me.

And though I never climbed aboard,

I stood beneath it,

Gazing up at what might be-

Awed,

Humbled,

And strangely at peace

With my waiting. 

The wheel turned on,

Eternal,

Waiting.

Author's Note

Posted on Starsrite

Reviews

[red93]

This is Great Work again Roma, in the area of magical realism and surrealism. You will doubtless know about The Wheel of Fortune in the Tarot, and what a powerful signifier it remains. These glimpses you give us of yr psyche's workings are fascinating indeed. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[RomaJ]

Thank you so much!
​I'm thrilled you picked up on the magical realism and surrealism; it’s interesting because the poem actually sprang from a dream.
​However, your connection to the Tarot's Wheel of Fortune is incredibly profound and absolutely resonates with the theme of destiny in the piece. My sister is an oracle and very much into Tarot, and your comment has given me a brilliant new perspective to discuss with her. I truly appreciate your thoughtful and insightful reading.

[red93]

✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[ShadesofV]

This is just stunning and a beautiful dream

[RomaJ]

It was magical. Thank you. I appreciate your words

[Jansy]

You are masterful at surreal imagery. I'm intrigued about the veiled woman and that you left her unapproached, maybe it's for the best. The conclusion is profound..sometimes the most important experience is the gaze itself. recognizing the existence of the eternal, magnificent possibility, even if one chooses not to participate. Bravo writing

[RomaJ]

I appreciate your very kind and generous words, Jansy

[Jansy]

You must get so many private mails from strangers. And I thank you for replying to me. I just enjoying reading your dream vision and the masterful way you paint into words.

[RomaJ]

Thank you. I appreciate that my dreams, poems inspire you.