A Dream by the Moody blues

I hope I'm not abusing copyrights I just want to share my favourite of all poems I have read by the moody blues band ( written by Mike Pinder) to those who love poetry. For you alf and other friends

The dream by the Moody blues.

When the white eagle of the north is flying overhead

The browns, reds and golds of autumn lie in the gutter, dead.

Remember then, that summer birds with wings of fire flaying

Came to witness springs new hope, born of leaves decaying.

Just as new life will come from death, love will come with leisure.

Love of love, love of life and giving without measure

Gives in return a wonderous yearn of a promise almost seen.

Live hand-in-hand and together we'll stand on the threshold of a dream.

Reviews

[Gee]

Sweet.What you should have done,just to put the dog amongst the Brussels,cat amongst the pigeons,or whatever, is to have claimed to have written this then sat back and smiled at the plagiarism hullabaloo that would have followed.Hope you're well Andrew.

[andrew mitchell]

hahaha I did think of this Gee as a laugh but Someone would know! lol Always does when I'm behind the wheel !! But my fav is this one I'm goodie goodie gum drops Gee!

[Gee]

Lol,you could have done your take on this to see how sharp the readers are!!!

[andrew mitchell]

There are other Moody Blue Poems HMMMMMMH!!!!!

[Beccy]

Like everyone, I enjoy music, but it's always the lyrics that draw me in. I think some of our greatest poets are musicians, Mcartney, Lennon, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, to name just a few; all have written hauntingly beautiful songs.

I know a little about the Moody Blues, and what I do, tells me they wrote some lovely songs; and the lyrics you have posted are just wonderful.

Beccy.

[B]

Andrew this is divine

What a beautiful write of hope and love ....

Its a stunning painting of heart warming words

I am touched

[andrew mitchell]

The moody blues band poem by Graeme Edge and recited by mike Pinder. I love it!

[Lydia Shutter]

The Moody Blues is one of my favorite groups! Yes, their lyrics are often poetic. Thank you for sharing this with us. Lydi**

[alf]

Hi Andrew. yeah, I can see why it's a favourite!!! Love that last line . . . holds a magical anticipation without making any promises. Great metaphorical travel from winter through to summer and brilliant in the context of this poem. yep, I loved the group, though they faded a little over the years. Did he write knights in white satin by any chance?? alf

[andrew mitchell]

Well the band did I'm not sure if mike did write nights..but I can read this over and over again. Just had to share in case you were not aware. They did fade in the 80's I agree.

[alf]

No I didn't know of that piece, but it's taken a hold and keeps coming back!!!!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks for sharing this one Andrew. Very uplifting!

[andrew mitchell]

A band that was from the sixties and had three poems on their albums. This is my fav of all time and of course I love the moody blues music like "nights in white satin".

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A favourite to many. Always played at weddings!

[andrew mitchell]

I didn't know that, that's amazing! I'm glad. It is so rich and deep with colour