The Bridge Beyond
By Roopa, age 16, California
under the floating rainbow cast from heaven,
past the turquoise pond of water lilies
and lustrous swans floating gracefully
lies a bridge ... the bridge that forms
the pathway between reality and imagination.
Past this bridge is an everlasting sidewalk
of handprints engraved in concrete -
signatures of those who have crossed the walkway.
Nearby, cherry blossoms line
green meadows; open baskets of
French baguettes and butter
rest on picnic tables covered with
red and white checkered tablecloths.
I have perceived both sides of the bridge,
yet I cannot fathom the distinction ...
for reality and my imagination
are the same.
