Confronting a Parallel Universe

A parallel universe would be something to behold
Exploring alternate possibilities would never grow old
One might at first show reluctance to venture about
As every day you are confronted with a brand new route
Where sour grapes are turned into luscious pinot noir
And bright colored marigold fields abound near and far
A universe paralleling ours may seem quite radical
Although a pink pearl from sand can be just as magical

But what of our loved ones, will they be there too
Or will we be forced to start over and find someone new
My current life, loves, and relationships I hope will stay
In this universe, bad days and nightmares are kept at bay
Love and happiness is really all that I’m after
I have all that now so that is my answer
Intriguing as it seems, a parallel universe I do not seek
Because my life in this one, is the one I shall keep

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Confronting a Parallel Universe is my poem in response to Linda Kruschke’s Paint Chip Poetry Challenge Prompt #8. The challenge is to write a poem in response to the prompt card that includes at least five of the seven paint chip words or phrases. The prompt phrase is In A Parallel Universe and the prompt words are: pinot noir, sour grapes, radical, marigold, watermelon, pink pearl, and blush.