Loving Dreams

To turn blind eyes to all that is fire,

Yet blame the lover’s heart when burned.

To trade my world for loves desire

And in my lovers arms to learn

 I dream of him and in dreaming wake

To find gold is dust and silver fake

Flicker and die in the golden flame

Breath of air and embers burns again.

Author's Note

So i don't write poetry - ever - but this was in my head so i figured i may as well put it up. It does sound familiar though... Is this a part of another poem maybe???

Reviews

[Allan Eddings]

If you do not write poetry often you simply must turn your hand to it more often! The caliber of this piece demands that such talent be multiplied in more works. The rhythm in this piece is delightful, I especially enjoyed it because at first it catches the reader unawares. And then the lilting rhythm guides us on towards the poem's end.

There are some positively luminous metaphors of love and the mind of a lover in this piece. 'To find gold is dust and silver fake' is particularly divine! It encapsulates the notion that the lover incapable of seeing the beauties of the world all consumed in one love, one soul. Simply spectacular I tip my hat to you at that.

I shall endeavour to read more of your work, and I avidly anticipate more poems.

Regards,
A.E.

[Richard🖌]

You may write a story, you may write a book, you may write tomes that fill a library, but you cannot deny the fact that your heart is that of a poet, Dear Kaya, and this marvelously deep and emotionally fraught piece proves it in a way nothing else ever could.
You've touched me so sincerely I find myself wanting to be your lover just to prove that the flames of love are true and pure as gold, and will sate your deepest desires and yearnings.

To possess the power in your words to pull me into you as you have is excellent poetry, indeed, and I bow most appreciatively for the pleasure and privilege of reading You … hugs 'n blessings, Kaya ⁓ Richard

[Antonio Valentino]

very lovely for a self confessed non poet.. loved the tale, and flow of this piece

very well done

:)

[Kaya]

Thank you

[Antonio Valentino]

the pleasure was all mine..

:)

[C.A. Lucas]

This is the second poem of yours that I've read and I really think you should do more poetry. Just a suggestion. Two reasons: People hardly ever read stories, I know I really don't, and you have real talent with poetry that others don't. I still haven't read any of your short stories yet, but I will and if they're as good as this you might just be the best writer I've ever heard of!

[zainul]

Candid talk.
Love it.

[Wild Willow Blue]

I agree with Allan. It is much easier for a story writer to switch to poetry then for a poet to switch to story writing. (i.e. I cannot write a good story) This is very good.

[Kaya]

Thank you so much :) I struggle to write poetry unless the mood hits me, but its good to know i got it right!!

[Maan]

Don't wanna say much about your words just because I only have feelings for it, those that I can feel after reading it. But I agree with the Allan Eddings, he has reviewed your poem exactly.

[Whiskurz]

For some one who doesn't write poetry....it seems that poetry is begging to be written by you......Well penned.....Whisk

[Lydia]

Very honest words. I love it! Nice.

[no sun]

Wow! So I am feeling very small right about now. I write a ton of poetry and it isn't this good. An excellent write!! I hope you decide to write it more often.

[Otsana]

First of all to say you do not write poetry this is amazing. Secondly, simply WOW. I think when someone is in love it is very easy "to turn blind eyes to all that is fire" because we simply do not want to see what could harm us, even though deep inside we probably know what is and what isnt. However, as you rightly point out, it is our choice to turn the other cheek and therefore we can not "blame the lover’s heart when burned". Amazing write, thanks for sharing.