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Last Night I Dreamt

I dreamt I dreamt you’d gone away, I dreamt I woke and you were here, I dreamt I wept with happiness - But when I woke, the truth was clear… 27th July, for Francine’s Last Night I Dreamt contest: Serious

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Dinda Minardi

Date: 8/2/2013 10:16:00 AM

Aww.. a sad one, Jack. A dream in a dream.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/31/2013 5:34:00 PM

Yes dreams can seem so real at times. It says a lot in these few short sentences. Hope all is well my friend. Yes, lovely weather and I am actually getting a tan this year. Wish I knew how to post pictures on here but my son does that for me. Have a great week. love phyl

Kathryn Collins

Date: 7/28/2013 7:11:00 AM

Dear Jack I relate so well to these well-chosen words. I didn't 'dream' of their power when I began reading this poem. Hope you are well. I'm lagging a little at the poetry and the reading. love, Kathy

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/27/2013 10:23:00 PM

This is surely a sad write my friend and I certainly see the seriousness behind it Jack! I really enjoyed reading this remarkable poem, Great Work!!

Audrey Haick

Date: 7/27/2013 9:01:00 PM

Jack, this is lovely, though sad. However, straight from the heart comes a beautiful Rhyme... Did you get the SM? Always, Annalise

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/27/2013 7:00:00 PM

short and sad, Jack. I can see she is still on your mind. Good way to do the challenge. I think this is the only new one of yours I can read. thanks for all the comments you gave my poems. Luv, Andrea

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/27/2013 4:39:00 PM

Great work that you have penned..Very expressive and emotive work ..Reads like a winner..Thanks for all the visits..Sara