Embracing Father.

Have you ever had a dream as powerful as this???

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Somber, I entered slumber.
Hoping to escape the pain.
Dark depression, had a hold on me.
Tender soul, brokenhearted slain.

As I fell into my dormancy.
Something happened, like never of yore.
Vibration, then hands lifting me up.
Naked, through mystical door.

Finding myself by childhood home.
Standing by pond, crystal clear.
Fishes swim with elegance and grace.
Feeding on my falling tears.

Suddenly, I hear my late Father cry out.
On a bed, he's prostrate before.
Kneeling beside, with my arms held aloft
I collapse and fall to the floor.

Awoken, by the warmth of his breath
He has entered my mind with his grace
"John do not seek darkness and death."
Weeping, we both embraced.

Author's Note

4 time competition winner.

Reviews

[The Random Writings Of ..]

Waking up to a dream that feels so real and bring tears rolling down your eyes is heartbreaking. I am sad for your sorrow. You have expressed your sentiments well and have shown us the deeper side of your depression, which I know can be hard to share. This is troubling on your mind. but I am glad you were able to get it down. Thank you for sharing my friend.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

The dream brought me relief. I must of had tears for an hour after waking and then great clarity of the message i had received its was very inspiring and I believe only good will come of it.

[The Random Writings Of Me..Kates]

After re-reading this after your comment, I now understand fully the circle of clarity. I apologize for not realizing full out the first time. I can see how this dream would have brought relief, especially after the depression and pain you first describe. And then finding yourself in a place that was so dear to you, and to hear your fathers voice. And the last lines -
"John do not seek darkness and death."
Weeping, we both embraced"
I can see how you would wake up so emotional with clarity, and also as you say to believe the goodwill to come of it. After the pain and depression suffered, this message in your dream was like an awakening. I am so glad you chose to see it this way. I am still sorry for the pain you have suffered. Thank you for your response. I went back through this and re-read it and saw not only the sadness and pain - that was just the beginning, but the bigger picture, which was the amazing impact this had on you, and the tears you woke up to were tears of relief. Again thank you.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Thanks you sooooo much Kates :) The other great thing is I will never forget this dream and I now have a good poem to go with it as well.

[The Random Writings Of Me..Kates]

You are welcome! A great piece of writing is always great to have ESPECIALLY when you have a dream as special as this one :)

[Serena Clara]

This is wonderful. Having lost my father at a very young age I can relate, unfortunately i was too young to remember him, but this is a beautiful dream/memory filled with contingent sorrow that goes with memory so often. Not surprised this won, I think its brilliant. Your dad would be proud!

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Thank you Serena.

[carol burgess romance]

Filled with emotion..sadness and wonder...depression is a terrible burden bringing people to the depths of dispair...very well written

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

still remember this dreams well, the tears lifted a very dark cloud.

[carol burgess romance]

I have a peice on here called Tunnel Of Depession so yes I can relate but that was years ago and have come through with a few battle scars

[Corset]

Some dreams are so vivid that they seem so real, I've had some like these too, I love the way you conveyed his message, I'm sorry to hear you have recently lost your father :(

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Thank you

[Sid]

A beautiful and touching poem inspired by a dream...love how you bring out the emotions with your words...amazing write

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

my thanks :)

[J. J. Nightingale]

Sometimes we speak words of wisdom to ourselves .. But I wish to believe in Love, and the power therein .. Love never leaves us, and we meet it now and then .. on this side and the other .. ..

A beautiful telling .. Jazz

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

I wish to believe too....I wish others felt the same about it as me.

[J. J. Nightingale]

HUGS ... JAZZ

[Uroš D. Stojanov..]

Many times I wanted to write a poem inspired by my dreams... I guess I never tried hard enough to do it nor had a dream that would inspire me that much, but this... this is so deep and pure. I like the emotions that you've put within this poem and that's what makes it so great.

Thank you for the amazing piece of art.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Cheers Matey :)

[Tate Morgan]

That was really touching quite deep indeed

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

A dream that will stay with me forever and I have a good poem to go with it as well. Thanks Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

you are welcome

[SmileBig :)]

This is fantastic...no more words. Just amazing :) it almost made me cry!

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

A poem close to my heart and nearly my best after my "Her perfect breasts."

[Baby Ricochet]

That's some dream and some poem. I have some pretty f'ed up dreams myself.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

I can only imagine some of the dark dreams you have......but writing as am sure you have found is a great outlet and also great therapy.