QUIRKY DREAMS

a new plan

QUIRKY DREAMS

 

A fine sleep, an assortment of dreams

mainly about my darling soldier

he is now in full recovery

hence, we are willing and able to dance

the waltz, gaze into each other’s eyes

as we sweep the floor in a gold leaf ballroom

with crystal chandeliers

in the wee hours we settle under cool

satin sheets veiled in each other’s arms

 

At once, my dream transitions to the gentleman

as we sit on a park bench, chat, and chuckle until we tire

in the aftermath of silence, I summon the courage

to impart that I must not engage with him further

he appears shocked, eyes wide open in oblivion

then he stammers on and on which causes me to worry

 

I awaken perplexed for a short time

then begin to comprehend that it was only a dream

after I gather myself, I maintain that my plan with the gentleman

has not changed

I shall remain in my cabin for three days

all meals shall be sent there

at dawn, I hope to walk the decks

Afternoon naps and read my book

I know this sounds awfully boring, yet it must be done

I sense this behavior of mine shall have some negative

influence on the gentleman in question

If, by chance, I encounter him I will turn quickly without a sound

If there is no knock on the door

then I shall know my scheme is effective

yet what shall I do if he, in fact, knocks on the door?

oh, this is so cruel, but I must not waiver

only four more days until we reach London

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Author's Note

this is another episode in the series:" AT BRIDGES END"
Thank you for reading!

Reviews

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous work Betty. You paint the scene well.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much Thomas!
Warmly, B

[John Sullivan]

Ah, the uncertainty of love. Butterflies in the stomach and all that.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome John.... it gets better!
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the story being written dear Betty. Feel like a Nevil Shute tale of love, dance and war. Your honest words make me want to know more. Thank you dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome John; it is part if a series called "AT BRIDGES END", therr are about 20 episodes....keep hunting..... MERRY XMAS!!!!
Warmly, B

[e]

I always enjoy reading your writing, this piece was fresh and intising. Good read ! :))

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you erin for a lovely review, much appreciated
Warmly, B

[albee]

The unknown soldier, the knight in shining armor, the hero’s journey to the edge of life and love. Love in two ships passing in the night. Drowning in the sorrow of the impermanence love, joy, and happiness. It is true to life.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much,,,this is part of a series called
"At Bridges End"..a lovely review
Warmly, B

[W. Barrett Munn]

I suggest tying yourself to the bed and moaning come in. But that's just me.

Winston

[Betty Hermelee]

Maybe! Thanks W, appreciate it
Warmly,
B

[Akinlolu]

This is a rather very long series but it's more of a life-portrait. It's a warm blooded account of a very human and very womanly protagonist with whims and caprices that seem on this occasion to point towards a fiasco just ahead. Yet, who knows, the fiasco might just be averted. Happy story telling.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for supporting me in this endeavor and a fine review....
Warmly, B

[Pete]

hmmm. who could this mystery man be? is he real or figment? will anything come of this? nice how you set the stage and leave us wondering. do turn that doorknob ... :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank Pete for your loyalty, and review
Warmly, B

[M]

I think a serious case of Cabin Fever will ensue if she stays locked away for four days. Curiosity will eventually get the better of her and she’ll take to the deck to get some air and fate will definitely intervene. You are maintaining the level of suspense in this series and as reader’s we’ll await the following episodes and find out exactly how tough her resolve is. It’s an interesting premise that reminds me of some Agatha Christie, just without a murder.

[Betty Hermelee]

What marvelous review M....let's see what happens; depend what comes put of my head!, much appreciated
Warmly, B

[Shelley Warner]

A very descriptive dream sequence. Makes me wonder what happened in real life to the darling soldier. I loved a boy when I was a teenager. Harvey died in Viet Nam. I had a lot of dreams about him for a period of years.

[Betty Hermelee]

Hello Shelley; this is completely fiction; so it review
it's all in my head...thank you for an honest and lovely review
Warmly, B

[Shelley Warner]

You're welcome. This is good fiction.