Rain is falling

on this cold winter day

looking for an adventure

to take away the gray

Reaching for a book

from the top of a shelf

wrapped in a blanket by the fire

the cold begins to melt

Deciding to leave this world

through the pages of science fiction

imagination soars

freedom without restriction

In the opening pages

a new world unfolds

in the richness of time

a story is told

Adventures of another time

love and romance in space

planets filled with lush gardens

flowers with a face

Characters are complex

filled with emotion

the ability to create

with little motion

Ancient languages spoken by some

others no speech at all

commanding the elements

ability to enthrall

Places of sanctuary

magical kingdoms to rest

heroes take refuge

before the final test

There is a battle

filled with fire

creatures come together

the situation is dire

Out of the ashes

the victory is won

peace brings new understanding

the planet is one

Spending the afternoon

on this wild venture

finally falling asleep

ending the adventure