Field of Folly

 

Today I walked along a path
Barefoot beside a wall of holly
And came upon an open gate
Then walked into a "Field of Folly"

 

Upon the grass that grew inside
Were flowers most beautiful and rare
Catching the fragrant color of their blooms
The hours passing by as I did stare

 

Not only were the blossoms there
But in taller grass, well hidden
To keep the lookers and passers by
From a box which was forbidden

 

What could be in this well crafted cube
With hinges and lock of a golden treasure
And dare I break the silver chorded seal
To reveal it's often sought for pleasure

 

Now who could resist such a temptation 
Finding contents of worth ,so true
Heart bounding anxiously I broke the lock
And hoped for this treasure brand new

 

But in the box to my surprise
Was a treasure that few had ever taken 
A simple request on common paper
That "The Dreamer must awaken"