Dreams, Stars, Sunbeams and Roses

~ a poem I wrote for my daughter ~

 

It is written on the arched sky; it looks out from every star. It is the poetry of Nature; it is that which uplifts the spirit within us...John Ruskin

 

 

photograph compliments of Pinterest

 

 

I caught a star, it found me in a dream

in the shadow of a flower’s tender bloom

catching raindrops safely in my pocket

saved for roses should I find a summer day

 

Suddenly, the songbirds sang so sweetly

of the sunrise and a day brightly kissed

with ribbons of delight…golden sunbeams

to wrap around my heart with dawns first breath

 

And for one moment of pure lovely bliss

tiny flecks of light weaved rainbow words

through cloudless skies of blue, a lullaby

awakening the roses sleepy blooms

 

I picked a sweet bouquet wrapped in sunbeams

and watched the flowers dance in graceful winds

My pockets, no longer filled with raindrops

overflowed with petals of delight

 

And when night fell, taking the last sunbeam

I heard the stars in whisper with the moon

 “We found her in the shadow of a dream...

and filled her with the love of poetry”

Author's Note

A poem I wrote for my daughter

Reviews

[willweb]

Julie, you already know how I feel about your poetry. This one is no different, it is warm and embraces the heart like only you can do. I am sure your daughter loved this as much as I do. i realy enjoyed this today and wish mine were the featrued review.

[willweb]

I didn't know all you had to do was ask. :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment and for supporting my poetry. I appreciate you and your friendship dear one. Hugs, Julie

[Marie]

THis is just lovely...a magical dream in a magical place...

[MsJewel]

Thank you Marie :) Julie

[Katharine]

Reading this felt just as beautiful and magical as the words chosen to describe the love you feel for your daughter. Simply lovely, best way to summarize how this poem is.

[MsJewel]

I appreciate your kind words. Thank you :) Julie

[kublakhan27]

The opening quote is totally relevant to your poetry my friend...I wish I could channel some of your ability to inspire and uplift with every poem you write...I am close to tears as I attempt this review...it takes time for such a imaginatively rich and moving poem to sink in...this is something she should treasure for years to come...the opening image had me right out of the gate, and the entire peace comes at the reader in vivid technicolour...I can't even begin to cite specific parts...just an amazing piece of pure beauty that truly moved me, and an obvious favourite :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your incredibly kind and generous comment. I appreciate you and your friendship. :) Julie

[Vidya Bacchus]

She must love it so.This is such a lovely and loving tribute to your girl.We love them so much and your words show it sweet friend :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for yur kind words :) Julie

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are most welcome :-)

[Frieda P]

Such a captivating poem, you held me within every word, I love the poetry you write for your daughter the best, this is delightfully poignant. A simply gorgeous sentiment Julie. :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you lovely lady :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

soft and beautiful sentiments .. the first verse is my favorite .. love the raindrops in me pockets .. i was surprised by the last line ... did not expect it at all .. so your wonderful young daughter has followed her mom's poetic lead??? pretty cool! nice job mom!
E.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words. :) Julie

[Pushkar Prabhat]

wow!
simply beautiful!
i loved it!
:)

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

as april said...Enchanting...dreamy...

your words are always "rainbow words"---

[MsJewel]

You are very kind Jacob. Thank you for the lovely comment :) Julie

[Boranus]

I didn't like the diction. You didn't write it for your daughter, you wrote for other people. That's why I didn't like it. It didn't make one bit of sense. It had no purpose, no bite, no fight. Ephemeral and easily forgotten, it didn't pick me up, it couldn't even pick cotton. But continue to polish and work on your craft. But write something from the heart, don't write to amuse and impress others. I can tell when a poet writes to impress and when a poet writes to express. This poem failed me.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your opinion.