In the dust of my dreams

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Oleander lullaby

Journeys on a crimson sky

In azure dreams I see her face

She’s anything but commonplace

Every night she dances there

Waltzing on my paper stairs

Nutmeg whispers in the leaves

Earth stands still as she breathes

The dust of my quiet dreams

Zinnia-scented paper screams

Eland stroll around my bed

Lulling me into her head

 

 

Reviews

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Firstly, I love your title, very dreamy ;) and the rhythm and your word choices are swaying, in my opinion. 'anything but commonplace' - ayee, that is how it is!
I read this piece several times, and each time felt this certain kind of comfort so thank you for that. Lovely write, Craig.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much Yumna! This is one of those poems that seemed to exist beyond me... yet needed my fingers to type it out.. I am glad it connected to you. :)

[poetgurl]

Your last 4 lines really stood out to me, I really love this write, found it very creative. I love the flow and rhythm of this write as well. This is a very good write. Very creative

[apennylate]

Ooh..
The up-down of your rhymes
The waltz between scent and image...
I would call this lulling word-symphony anything but common...
Extraordinary skill with a pen-brush...

[An owl on the moon]

So grateful for your words, for your reading of the lines and what's between the lines. Thank you my friend! :)

[apennylate]

Absolutely, friend...
It is mesmerizing writing...
Something to be learned from...

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Wonderfully written!
This is greatly an art of mesmerizing love felt by a lulling victim.

[An owl on the moon]

I so deeply appreciate your kindness and insight. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your words always leave an indelible impression on my heart. Who else could write of "paper stairs" and "nutmeg whispers"? I just love the mesmeric way you write!

[An owl on the moon]

Dear Kelly, it's always a joy to have you by. You always lift me soul! :)

[Seriana]

Each of your descriptive words is like a color. I see them in the visions on my mind as I read. So unique and pretty. She is like a ghost, a phantom that comes alive when you close your eyes, Truly a world not here. It's that place you always speak of and I feel the peace of it here. Lovely, Craig. :)

[An owl on the moon]

I so appreciate how you are able to view the words in their colors, in the darker music of this dream. Yes.. there are worlds so filled with vibrant life.. Find your way.. and don't look back, dear one. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

just beautiful ..fine natural rhyme and rhythm ...love the colors and imagery ..i want to dream of her forever ;) and Eland strolling 'round the bed!! too cool ..great choice :) i love dreaming .. i love remembering them when i do .. even if they are disturbing ... but this one is just delightful
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[An owl on the moon]

Glad you enjoyed the dream too, my friend! Thank you. Wishing you such a beautiful dreamish new week now. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

same to you owl!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Owl... dreams are so mysterious and can be frightful... causing us to wonder why would we
dream things we have never experienced. Your Art is wistful and I love the water lillies. truly, Pat

[An owl on the moon]

So grateful for your words, And yes.. my life seems to have been formed by so many of my dreams. I guess this might have been more of a daydream. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

So many lines are lovely in your poem. It is a Keeper.
truly, Pat

[John the Baptist]

A very pleasant, soothing and well rhymed piece. Had to go to Mr. Webster for Eland, though.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, John. I have a friend in South Africa so the Eland seemed a natural fit. :)