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 :)

[JourneyBlu]

Truly talented...another vivid creation full of power and grace. Most excellent!

[lothlorienwriter]

I read and commented on this yesterday. Its one if not thee best poem's on this site I have seen so far.As JourneyBlu said truly talented indeed and worthy of publishing.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Thank you both indeed.

[Mary]

You mist know thst that was an important dream. Love reached out to you in dreamstate(time when it had your full attention with no distractions) and offered healing. Blessings. And a very sincere and beautifully written poem. Thank you for writing, posting and sharing.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Yes I know it was very important and has had a profound effect on me.
It made me cry a lot and this brought relief from the dark depression i have had recently. It has inspired me and spurred me on.

[An owl on the moon]

An overwhelming experience... finding peace in the darkness... the pain... Your words here convey the depth of your dream.. of your life's longings... I walked through such shadows for too many years..

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

It brought a peace like you would not imagine I feel like I have been healed by a miracle.

[layla]

this is truly beautiful!! "Fishes swim with elegance and grace.
Feeding on my falling tears." My favorite! i Love it. Well Done John

[lothlorienwriter]

I love that part too " Feeding on my fallen tears" sets up a wonderful image. Well done John for translating the dream so well.

[Jolie Blossom]

Oh my goodness, this made me tear up. Your writing here is so beautiful! What a dream that must have been, and now you have this poem to look at for a reminder. You're very talented!

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

That dream and this poem are part of me forever now. A miracle no less from dad.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

John, this is incredibly special and heart-touching........

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hi John, I do understand depression as I have worked with it for decades. I hope this was just a spell and a moment in time for you. The poem conveys the feeling of the dream well and the image is such a good match!