Dreams ~ Memories ~ Imagination ~ Poetry

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Dreams ~ Memories ~ Imagination ~ Poetry

 

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I find that dreams are painted

on the inside of our minds

Watercolor images

of what we come to find

 

Flowing on the breezes

as they whisper softly low

Sending forth a message

of things we're soon to know

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Memories are fashioned

of a once remembered place

Sewn together neatly

on the edges that we trace

 

Photographic visions

held so tight behind the wall

Waiting for the moment

that our hearts begin to call

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Imagination flourishes

with nothing much to see

Scenes that we now conjure up

of where we long to be

 

Dancing on the avenue

with stars up in the sky

Even when it’s cloudy

we can see them wander by

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Poetry brings feelings

standing now as one

Wrapped in tiny packages

verses filled with fun

 

Tied together neatly

thoughts we’re thinking of

Colored paper stanzas

with a bow on top of love

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So as you read this poem

think of memories you’ve seen

Use your imagination

to create the perfect dream

 

And hopefully you’re finding

that all of this is true

For these four words I write about

are all inside of you

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Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Angi]

Dreams, oh dreams. I have them, Jack. Memories hold me together sometimes. Why can't we ever go back? Photographs make me laugh and they make me cry. Poetry is the string that keeps afloat! Just a string, holding me above water so I can breathe! Lovely thoughts this brings to me, Jack. Angi~

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Angi. In our imagination we can go anywhere we like and stay for as long as we like...or can. Life moves quicker than I can keep up with sometimes, but this quartet of words is what I live on. I always appreciate you stopping by Angi. Has that magazine come out yet?

[Angi]

You are so welcome, Jack. I am sorry I haven't been reading much, lately. I am trying to balance my writing with everything else these days. The Fall issue will go live on Sept. 15th, with the print edition becoming available a week or so after. I am beyond excited to hold my first published piece in my hands! Thank you for asking, mister! Angi~

[Jack...]

I will be right behind you in line to grab a copy. Bring a pen, I might reach forward and ask for an autograph.

[Angi]

Ha! That is so strange to hear. You got it, man. Thanks, Jack.

[TL Boehm]

Sigh. Its never like that any more. My head is full of spiders and stinging nettles - but when I was younger this is how it was and this beautiful poem makes me ache just a little.
This also has a gentle quality to it that could almost be a lullaby - its "warm" and uplifting and has that great lyric flow to it.

[Jack...]

Ahh Tammy, kick out those spiders and replace them with some sunflowers because your smile is priceless.

[s y e]

This is one of mu favourites from you, Jack. Written to perfection as always and I loved the rhyme.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much cutie.

[Keith]

By the way, I am a big fan of rhyme and you nailed it here.

[Keith]

Jack at his best! Top stuff, definitely a favourite.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Keith. For years I wrote nothing but rhyme, just recently have branched out to free verse.

[Frieda P]

Sigh, this is one that touched my poetic soul, and entranced my heart.... loverly from the first stanza to last. I can't pick one I like best, I love it! Hope on the page, you do it best my sweet friend. x

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Frieda. Written to make you smile.

[Frieda P]

Mission accomplished and then some!

[Blue Ivory]

So creative and imaginative...I agree with you on this one. Great work here.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my friend.

[Cassie]

Wow!!!!! once again an in awe of all your work.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Cassie

[Inspiring Writer]

Once again a beautiful write you made in an Incredible way. An excellent work you did.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much for your kind words.

[Astro]

Excellent write my friend and captures the essence of the words beautifully. I think this poem should be at the beginning of writing students first poetry books, to encourage them to write great poetry by flexing their imaginations and using their dreams to inspire. Cheers for another awesome poem Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. I am humbled by your kind words this day. I am thrilled you enjoyed this and thank you for the awesome compliment.

[Astro]

It is well earned my friend, you're prolific.