Always There

And when I grow too Old to Dream... 

I will have you to Remember... 

Monet's Waterlilies will float away 

until tomorrow ... 

I will stand inside a Waterfall and 

listen for your Call... 

Reviews

[redzone]

I have to agree with Poetic Beauty, who wrote below, we are never too old to dream. I think even those who have dementia, dream. We see or imagine beauty until our brain hears nothing at all. And what a wonderful metaphor, "stand inside a waterfall".
-Curt

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Curt... there is so much to know about Dreams.. I appreciate your reading. tenderly, Pat

[Fabian G. Franklin]

At the moment of our death the brain lights up like a candelabra and even parts of our brain that we never used in life become alive with flashing neurons between the synapses. But the greater mystery is this: This happens even in people completely void of brain activity for years. Those considered "brain dead" and being solely sustained by machines? Their brains light up like the Las Vegas strip in places where there isn't usually brain activity, even in completely healthy brains. This has been studied in dying Alzheimer's patients and in those dying while in deep coma. The lights come on, regardless. Which stands to reason that the ability is always there but why does it take dying for our brains to become fully alive? As Shakespeare once queried, "What dreams may come?"

[Pryde Foltz]

A beautiful and sublime:)

[Yahya Oulad Aouid]

Dreamy, dreary, yet beautiful in tone and essence!

[Arundass TP]

Memories haunts during old age. Meaning ful poem. Loved it

[Patricia Wedel]

dear TP... in some ways my Childhood was depressing as my Father was obsessed with Religion... I have been blessed by Spiritual encounters as I age which has given me an opportunity to share my feelings in Poetry. Thank you for sharing your feelings. softly, Pat

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend. Have a nice day 😊

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

'And when I grow too Old to Dream...' this is a mesmerising line, made me think a lot and it frigthened me a little. my mother taught me how that one reaches a point when they are ready to lt go - and be aken to the next world. is that what you mean by that?
yet there is still much dreaming in this verse. monet's waterlilies are such a dream-filled work and evoking it, you have stirred something inside me - inspiration, a hunger for the sublime.
'listen for your Call...' is how this verse ends. a very interesting line. while im sure you were thinking about specific person in your life or memory - these words made me think of a buddhist myth: it's taught that we will hear Amida speak to us, not even a word, not even a syllable, but whence we hear it we will attain nirvana. i am not saying that's what you meant, but it is certainly a universal experience - waiting for someone to call us.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ern... forgive me for waiting to thank you for your in depth review. As we age we realize that we are filled with a Spirit that is really who we have become. I feel that our Spirit will continue after we pass into another Realm. I appreciate your sharing your experience with me. I feel that Karma is very important. We can be very fortunate if someone forgives our blunders... because it is difficult to be perfect. We learn by trial and error to be kind and helpful to our friends when they stumble. We need to enjoy Nature and our friends as we struggle to contribute to others if we are so inclined. gently, Pat

[John the Baptist]

Has the sound of a memory of someone special. If memories are good, they are like diamonds.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... my memories are caring friends and a Mother who kept me healthy with a positive attitude in site of my Father's financial ideas about Religion. I love the Holy Spirit that protects us from Harm. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

What lovely moments to remember! I wouldn't mind that at all; waterlilies are memorable and so are waterfalls ; and best of all your hubby;
very descriptive dear Pat ;
Warmly B🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Patricia Wedel]

Betty... the melancholy of Waterfalls is inbeddened within... as the Water Lillies become a Memory of being Loved. May your days be blessed with Rest. gently.Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

i hope my days are blessed🌷

[Kim S.]

I would love to stand under a waterfall, love your imagery as well, this is a beautiful write.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kim... I am gently touched by your review of my poem. Your Avatar shows affection and caring as you manage each and every call to duty. softly, Pat

[Pete]

very cool. love the part of monet's water lilies floating away. deep and touching romanticism. love the accompanying pic too.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Pete... the romance of poetry is like a summer day when birds are nesting where Angels pray. Always a pleasure to read your words. softly, Pat

[Neville]

Nary more than one solitary word shall suffice & that word be ..... Perfect .. Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

You are a Blessing, Neville... there are Artists in every Country and some are Poets. gently, Pat