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Dream Waves

My eyes are shrouded by the cloak of slumber Misty waves lapping at the corners of my thoughts Washing away the realities of yesterday Replacing them with opaque themes and visions I ride the cresting waves of my imagination Succumbing to vague images thrust upon me Snippets of a dream state world unfold Carrying me along without protest Like ocean tides, they reach a crescendo Propelling me through clouds of fantasy And just as quickly they are gone, retreating Stored once again in the closets of my mind I wake and sense the remnants of my journey Unable to recapture where I’ve been They tease me with subtle recollections Preserving them until I dream again

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/9/2011 10:03:00 AM

VERY well done, Bob.Sorry I missed it when you first must have submitted. Congrats on your fine win!

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/9/2011 10:39:00 AM

Greatly appreciated Andrea. It's one of my favorites. Even a blind hog finds an acorn once in awhile:)

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/9/2011 9:22:00 AM

lHi Bob. I don't always agree with the judges and their winners, but WOW! This is a perfect description of the dream state. Wonderfully wirtten. Congratulations Bob.

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/9/2011 10:40:00 AM

Thank you Joyce. Coming from you, that means a lot.

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/9/2011 9:13:00 AM

Love the line "stored in the closet of my mind"....but then, there are too many wonderful lines to choose just one! Great poem, Bob!!

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/9/2011 10:41:00 AM

Very kind comments Carrie. Thank you so much.

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 12/9/2011 7:27:00 AM

A well deserved 1st place!!!! Congrats my friend... Michael

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/9/2011 8:11:00 AM

Many thanks Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/9/2011 5:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your great win in Tracie's "Dream" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/9/2011 8:11:00 AM

Thank you Carol

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/9/2011 2:20:00 AM

Congratulations Bob, I am not a fan of free verse but you could convert me.x

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/9/2011 8:12:00 AM

A true compliment Mandy. I will certainly try

Tracy Edwards

Date: 12/8/2011 11:55:00 PM

Congrats on your 1st place win in my contest with this lovely piece Bob xx

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/9/2011 8:12:00 AM

Thanks for the honor Tracie.

Fabiyas M V

Date: 12/8/2011 8:30:00 PM

Wonderfully penned,Bob.Congratulations on your win!

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/8/2011 11:02:00 PM

Thank you Fabiyas

Don Johnson

Date: 10/9/2011 7:51:00 PM

the little note book at your side, to write em down after they arrive, yes forgetful is the ride, another time n space inside, and i just lose the place? great verse mate...

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/10/2011 12:14:00 AM

Thanks Don. Much appreciated

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/9/2011 5:37:00 PM

Congrats Bob on an outstanding win with this incredible poetry entry for dream theme...amazing lines to express so well luv..

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/10/2011 12:15:00 AM

Thanks very much Linda-Marie

Fabiyas M V

Date: 10/9/2011 12:21:00 PM

Great waves of verse,Bob.Congratulations on your win in the contest!

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/9/2011 3:52:00 PM

Thank you very much

Timmie Kreth

Date: 10/9/2011 12:18:00 PM

Very nice indeed!

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/9/2011 3:53:00 PM

Thank you Timmie

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/9/2011 11:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning poem in Frank's "Dream" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/9/2011 3:53:00 PM

Much appreciated Carol

Dinda Minardi

Date: 10/9/2011 10:49:00 AM

You have rich words here, Bob. Enjoyed the reading here. Congrats on your win :)

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/9/2011 3:54:00 PM

Thanks for the kind words Dinda

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/13/2011 11:17:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your poetry today Bob. Thank you for sharing and I will be back again soon to read more of your writing. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 7/13/2011 12:16:00 PM

Thank you Carol. Your comments are always appreciated.

Emma Mantle

Date: 7/13/2011 8:01:00 AM

Enjoyed this piece Bob. Nice imagery used on dreams. Great expression 'Stored once again in the closets of my mind..... Preserving them until I dream again' Best wishes Em :)

Bob Quigley
Date: 7/13/2011 8:49:00 AM

Thank you Emma. Was a fun write.