And So It Is and So It Was

Dreams are real as long as they last.

And so it is, I had a dream

far away in another land

across a crystal sapphire stream

spilling back into Wonderland.

And here I saw the strangest thing,

the before in ever after,

the likes of those who gaily sing;

and it filled my heart with laughter.

 

The sky was green; the earth was blue.

It was like walking on a cloud.

Birds were walking and talking too!

The flowers were laughing out loud.

Trees were heavy with luscious fruits.

I collected them in my hand.

The trees stood tall from tips to roots

across the lush and lovely land.

 

The breeze played mischief with my hair

threading ribbons of gold and red,

and pure joy blossomed everywhere

beneath my feet and overhead.

A waterfall flowed into sips,

into drops of refreshing dew

across my dry and thirsty lips.

I was thirsty again for you.

 

And so it is and so it was,

my dream spindled into the air.

I opened eyes perchance because

I knew you would be laying there.

I read you by the candlelight

in the unwinding binding feel

that everything will be alright,

and the best dreams are always real.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Beccy]

Such dreams should also be a reality. As I often do when reading rhyming poetry I read this aloud and really enjoyed the way it flowed seamlessly from verse to verse.

Such a lovely and uplifting poem

Beccy.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, dear Beccy. It is such a rare treat to see you. I hope that you are faring well.

[W. Barrett Munn]

This reminds me so much of Lewis Carroll and his admonission to "take care of the sound and the meaning will take care of itself." A delightful read.

Winston

[Betty Hermelee]

Very descriptive, beautiful images throughout....wow what an imagination you have..."the breeze played mischief with my hair".... and so many clever lines like that...Dreams are real to me when I'm dreaming, but when I awaken, reality smack me in the face....so dream on!!!! Very well written!
Warmly, B

[Relic]

Great combination of music, words and image. If I could I'd give this more than 100 I would. Awesome rhyming and imagination. Love it!!!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Alice....Alice Alice....Alice Alice...
You're still my favorite Girlfriend, Alice Long and I won't forget about you when you're gone....
interesting mix with the pic and the poem...
Innocence juxtaposed with passion....
j.

[willweb]

Now that was fun. A journey into your dream that brought a smile to my face. And a little truth as well in the ending...indeed, the best dreams are those that are real. Beautiful my friend.