Faraway Place

There is a place where I want to go,
far away where no one knows my name.
Somewhere in the light where
flowers speak to me of eternal love.

There is a place, far away where
no one knows our names. Somewhere
in the light, where flowers speak to us
of eternal love.

There is this place beyond mind,
beyond space, beyond time.
This is where we all want to go—
a faraway place.

We are no strangers to the moon.
Do you see her lying naked in the sun?
Do you see raindrops of beauty
falling like black smoke from the sky?

I am standing alone in the cold
dreaming of a faraway place.
A faraway place, where
no one knows our names,
is somewhere in the light
where flowers speak to us
of eternal love.

—Omaira Falcon, The Bayou Fairy

Reflections on “Faraway Place”

"Faraway Place" is a poignant exploration of longing and the search for sanctuary beyond the constraints of identity and time. The poem and song open with a yearning for an escape to a realm where anonymity reigns, suggesting a desire to shed the weight of societal expectations and personal history. This "faraway place" emerges as a sanctuary of light, where flowers become messengers of eternal love, symbolizing purity, connection, and the beauty of existence.

As the Bayou Fairy reflects on this elusive destination, the repetition of the phrase emphasizes a collective yearning—this is not just an individual quest but a universal desire for peace and belonging. The poem and song transcend physicality, hinting at a place "beyond mind, beyond space, beyond time," inviting readers and listeners to envision a spiritual haven where the burdens of reality dissolve.

Imagery of the moon and raindrops adds a layer of mystique and beauty, illustrating a world rich with wonder and contemplation. The moon, often associated with introspection, lies "naked in the sun," suggesting vulnerability and illumination, while "raindrops of beauty" evoke a sense of transformation and ephemeral grace.

In the closing lines, the Bayou Fairy’s solitude in the cold contrasts sharply with the warmth of the envisioned faraway place, highlighting the tension between longing and reality. The repetition of the desire for a place where "no one knows our names" reinforces the theme of escape, making it clear that this journey is as much about discovering inner peace as it is about finding a physical location.

Ultimately, "Faraway Place" serves as a meditation on the human experience, encapsulating the deep-seated yearning for love, connection, and the transcendent beauty that lies just beyond our grasp.

—I.A. Dragon