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

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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 :)

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What a release this must have been, John. Like a kite no longer stuck to a tree :)
Blessings, dear poet...

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Its truly was.

[lothlorienwriter]

I think this is one of the best poems I have read on here. Poignant is an understatement.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

I think its my best poem......so far.

[MOON]

This is so poignant so beautiful it has such a rhthym flow to it. A fathers love never dies it embraces us always.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Something I have come to realize with more certainty recently. Thank you for review.

[Lily Mae]

I can imagine that you did wake up in tears.. I've got them in my eyes after reading this powerful write.. For so many reasons this has touched my heart. Spirit of loved ones do guide us still..xo Very intense penning and well done..xo :)

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Thank you so much Lilly and glad it touched you.

[Heather]

I have had dreams after my dad died, speaking to me and woke up feeling I could almost smell him in the air.. such powerful dreams that shook me and made me cry. Your poem moved me, I am so happy he was there for you in your dream to help you through the darkness. You obviously needed him and he was there for you even after death...beautiful write about escaping darkness or keeping it at bay.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Not had a truly dark day since this dream I had on the last day of August. They have been mainly good or days keeping it at bay. Thanks for review

[Gypsy Dreamer]

A message through a dream. A vision. What a beautiful thing and your words so eloquently written.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

A vision that had a real effect on me. Thanks for review

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Your tears are like a cleansing part of your own universe my dear poet.
Keep on awake like this, the less pain you definitely shall feel... face it, see it,
Embrace it, and you will be stronger, strong good lyrics here. I adored the sadness and sorrow, because I saw a flower growing in beauty, and a new beginning, in future.

E.L.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Thank you E.L you have sent me a strong message as well.X

[linear]

Emotional ....... A sadness runs throughout this well written poem, we all look back, don't we? Yet we need to move on and live our lives as happily as we may....enjoyed.

Why u up so late? 3-30am you should be sound asleep...then again so should I.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Woke up, reading in the dark, makes tired again hopefully...thanks for review.

[linear]

Sleep well John......stop waking me up.....

[Brandon S. Whitten]

Beautifully written, to have such an experience is life changing.