I had a dream
I had a dream in which
I was dreaming a dream
I was in the control room
Of the dream machine
Then I awakened
From my slumber
But I was still dreaming
I tried to tell you
What the dream revealed
Life is not as it seems
Reality isn’t really real
This life is a facade
Built on physical experience
And the need to heal
When you stand before God
You surrender
To the divine
Every thought and emotion
Every speck of time
All you’ve ever said or done
Its all part of the grand deal
Then I woke up again
But it was slipping away so fast
Like tiny grains of time
Through the cosmic hourglass
It was frightening and sad
And beautiful
All at the same time
So when you’re stressed to the edge
Ready to snap and bite
Take a couple of seconds
To find your inner light
See if you can get
Your personal priorities
With the universe to align
Yeah I know what you’re saying
It was only a dream
Sometimes the sleeping world
Can shape our lives
If you know what I mean
So you go on dreaming yours
And I’ll keep dreaming mine
Bcm
17 feb 2021
Submitted: February 17, 2021
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I enjoyed this poem on the popular topic of dreams. I like the sprung rhythm and the short lines. I was getting used to the seven line stanzas (verses) when you popped in an eight liner. I don't know if I would have preferred a universal use of seven line stanzas or not.
I hope you continue to experiment with the structure of your verse and hope you have lots of fun writing your poetry.
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My structure is based on too much Dr. Seuss growing up. But this one came out of my sleep muddled mind at 3AM, so there’s always THAT.
I’m glad you found some enjoyment in the ideas and words. I kinda write from the hip and hope for a positive result.
Thanx for taking the time to read it and share your thoughts.
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Brilliant!
Wed, February 17th, 2021 1:43pmAuthor
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Thank you.
Wed, February 17th, 2021 6:24am