Between dusk and Dawn

from 2010

 Between the hours of dusk and dawn

beyond the boundaries of time

he plays upon my quiet yawn

and paints my dreams sublime

***

he does not stay til mornings light

as all good dreams when thus awake

but comes to me 'most every night

and begs of me this chance to take

***

he bids me follow I know not where

though I try to turn away

I can't forget his haunting stare

so I am therefore led astray

***

between the dreams and wishes cast

complacent though it seems to be

I cannot see beyond his mask

so ponder his validity

***

although I know he is not real

I cannot wait to dream again

when my heart and mind he'll steal

dreams & reality somehow transcend

 

©  2010 bj smith

aka shallimarRose

Author's Note

Feel free to comment/critique... Thanks for reading.. shallimarRose

Reviews

[AnnaLeQuinn]

So amazing!! Loved the mystery you make him seem. So unattainable in your reality but a lure to sleep and dream. This can be so true at times. The excitement of shutting your eyes for joy of what you may get to experience on the other side of conscienceless. Amazing write. Loved it.
Anna

[shallimarRose]

Thank you for reading again Anna and for the great review.. xo shallimarRose

[Sue]

Gave me the shivers - fab! :)

[shallimarRose]

Thank you Sue for stopping to read these poems you have commented on and for wanted to add me as a friend.. My pleasure dear.. xo

[Relic]

Anything can happen in dreams which makes them so alluring in nature. The problem with mine is, I always wake up at the wrong time. To dream at will about whatever we want would be an amazing adventure. Nice poem Rose.

[shallimarRose]

yes I agree.. Sometimes I just wish the dreams would last a little longer... You try to go to sleep and recapture that moment but its too late.. poof, gone.. lol thank you

[Relic]

You're welcome.

[ron]

Beautifully done. I realy love this one.

[shallimarRose]

Thank you Ron.. I appreciate your taking time to drop in and read.. shallimarRose

[Clara]

I am reminded of Euthythmics' lyrics, 'sweet dreams are made of these, who am I to disagree?' Hehe.

[shallimarRose]

I love that song... lol Thanks for reading again.. huggs!!! shallimarRose

[Jack...]

Very beautiful my good friend. This was enchanting and very dreamlike. Soft were your words and filled with desire for what may come after the sun sets and night time finds us wandering in our thoughts. very nice Rose.

[shallimarRose]

Again Thank you Jack.. I am so glad you reopened your pages.. xoxo Rose

[endo rush]

he's real. just figuring out when to appear

[shallimarRose]

Between dusk and dawn or between flowers and pixie dust...
One never knows when its a dream... Thank you for reading darlin'.. shallimarRose

[endo rush]

xoooooooo :)

[Debbie_Philly]

WOW Sweetie this is amazing... its not always easy to rhyme... you do it with such ease you eb and flow are brilliant... loved this !! :)

[shallimarRose]

Thank you... I am a rhymer even as a small child so it comes rather natural to me.. It is the free verse I really struggle with.. lol Thank you for reading so glad you enjoyed.. xo shallimarRose

[Pete Langley]

The phantom stranger, eh? I love the wistful acceptance of this piece...that his visit each night will remain a mystery. Delicious verse, my friend. P.

[shallimarRose]

Thank you again.. xo Rose

[Keith]

That is very sweet, lovely tale with nice ryhme and flow.

[shallimarRose]

Thank you my sweet friend.. ♥ Rose

[MOON]

Beautiful flowing write , seductive presence .

[shallimarRose]

Thank you Moon for taking time to read..shallimarRose