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 :)

[PublishingAgent]

This was a miracle dream given to you and your always remember it with this incredible poem,

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Miracle is indeed the right word.

[Claire Twinn]

It's truly beautiful John, you deserved to win. I have had many dreams of people I've lost, but sadly always wake feeling sorrow because they're not there like in my dream. Maybe I could try to see them as a visit of love, as you do.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

I think this dream was a visit of love handing me hope during a particularly dark time I was having. Dreams can be quite amazing.

[Bertie]

What a compelling piece, dreams are so intangible usually that I admire your ability to get it down in writing ! The whole thing seems to have been a very cathartic experience for you which is one of the purposes of writing I think...I would love to know the reasons that you have been using archaic language ?? "of yore", "knelling" etc ?? But I reiterate this is a fantastic poem and a compelling read well done :) x

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Kneeling was a typo! Kneeling its going to get changed! :)
Great review yet again :) x

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Actually Kneeling worked as well......i had to look it up in dictionary though. :)

[Barbara Walker]

Whoa, this immediately put a lump in my throat. Both for the pain you were going through and the beautiful wisdom of your Father's words and the way they were conveyed to you. Excellent write! This is going in my favorites.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

It is my favourite too. Thank you :)

[lee von cleef]

Giving in so much to your soul,crossing the line ,moving blending this and that side keep a hand hold ,protection to pull you back.

[Emily B]

i have had such dreams. they are gifts

[Bewitching Sensations]

Touching John.. a dream that will stay with you forever... felt as if i was there as well watching the scene unfold.. a true poet :)

[cevance]

A truly wonderful poem.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

A truly wonderful review.

[Bewitching Sensations]

I love this music, so relaxing.. Enya is one of my favourites x

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Caribbean blue instrumental.