Dreams

Some dreams are nightmares. Some are sweet dreams and some are warnings for us to shape-up. Pity and depression can't control your life.

     Dreams

I have been dreaming of dead friends and family.
I have returned to forgotten and lost places.

Kind faces had came to me to have long talks.
I have become tire and weak.
I believe old friends and family have concern for my broken
and confused spirit.

My body and mind is worn out.
I go forward with a hollow soul
walking into blank and empty places.

I have been cursed and blessed in a life of high and lows.
I have been loved and hated.
I didn't care if I danced on hot coal or in the cold sea of emotion.

Love was never a priority.
The desire to discover new places and unknown mysteries
was my need.

Today I desire silence.
To be alone with my paper and pen.
I want to write something to reawaken my heart and mind.

Old dead friend talks to me in my dreams. He told me. "Johnnie. you
are going be alright, don't slow down. A lot of living is left for you."

Dear Ojibwa Grandmother whisper and caress my forehead. She whispered.
"I love you sweeties. Relax and calm down. You are doing okay."

The dreams are kind. Causing no fear.
Old age had taught me. Love and friendship is never forgotten.
They come back to us to reassure us.

We are okay and we must go on for the people who cannot.

                                   Coyote

Author's Note

I have begin to write again. I'm not feeling good. I need a long vacation. Any errors. Please assist a old man. Never too old to learn.

Reviews

[Im His Daughter]

Coyote, you are an old pro.. don't be to hard on yourself. You crank out the poems left right & center.. sometimes you just need to chill and relax. Take some chillax time & don't worry about what people think.. we are all going to love your writings as always.. we always do... I will pray for you my dear friend. We have been friends for a few years now. I don't necessarily need to know what is getting you tired & down. Just know that I am praying for you.. Hugs n Love ok. Mwah!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for your kind words. Too much is happening. I don't worry for myself. I'm old and gray. I worry for the young people. My kids and all kids. They need opportunity and hope. I hope all is going well with you.

[Im His Daughter]

oh you know just like you.. hoping & praying. I have my moments of geniousness & then somedays not... like a balloon leaking air.... lol life is a struggle but it gets easier when looking up ... don't run into as many walls that way...

[isus]

we are people with dreamings

[Dorian Gray]

This is a great piece of work. A great writer here, Ladies and Gentlemen.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. You are very kind.

[MikeV]

Your dreams were tellin u everything is
gonna be ok. Its a subconscious knowledge
i dunno, its hard to explain. Everything will be ok though
Great writing and an excellent read! Keep it up :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Mike for reading and the comment.

[Emmy]

Wow. That's all I can say! That's... Amazing!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Emmy for reading and the comment. We need to paid attention to our dreams.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

In depth in the lines of this one...dreams are the fulfillment at times...for we can reflect them and have a better understanding of self...

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Sometime answers of life can be found in dreams. Good times and people are never forgotten.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Ditto to that Coyote...I just find my dreams tend to keep me from sleeping and more time on the keyboard writing them down...

[Ezekiel Silver]

A beautiful piece that wraps lifelong tales and expressions of hope so well. I see no errors. Great work!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. Dreams can lead us and teach us if we listen.

[Adrian X Fuentess]

This poem couldn't come into my life at any better moment. Memories of my Gma keep coming back, and several other things popping in my mind. thanks, this poem really connects w what im going thru right now. amazing way to put it in words ..

[SuperChick62]

One thing you need to work on is a sense of flow. I know you write freestyle, but one of the thing that makes freestyle the hardest form of poetry is being able to make it flow. You can have a wonderful story to tell but if it's hard to read and choppy (unless it's meant to be choppy, but that's different) people will be focusing too much on just trying to read your poem and miss the message altogether. A lot of people have the same problem reading old poets (like centuries old).

So, you should write a few poems focusing on the flow, even rhyme is it makes it easier. Just to see how you can work on your poetry in the future. If you learn to master how your poetry flows you can say anything you want to in any way you want to and everybody will listen/read. It's a hard skill to learn, but that's one of the things that makes the greats great. :)

On this poem in particular, I enjoy the message. I like the metaphor of a dream to explain yourself and your life and your desires. Very classic. It is always important to remember those who raised, loved, and lived before us. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem is choppy. Poetry is written for many reasons. This poem was written for me to regain mind and thoughts. I like your detail reviews. You are very kind. Thank you for reading and the comment.