A Daydream

Her mind wanders back to happier times 
     Far beyond this day at the keyboard
          And the verses she had written in loneliness

Will he ever hear her song
     Is it worth the effort
          Surely, he must know how much he’s missed

Memories of lost love capture her attention
     Lyrics came easily
          But melody still eludes

She recalls joyful days they shared
     Wondering why they had to end
          Leaving her to dream of what might have been

She dwells on how her heart was stolen
     Even her own words cannot describe the pain
          As melancholy's oboe begins to play in her head

Time will heal her wounds
     But she must release heartache
          Through her gifts of music and poetry

These gifts she still longs to share with him
     Her suffering spirit is challenged
          To resurrect tender moments of time

For a brief period she knew true love
      Did he ever feel the same
           Did he mean to cause her pain

Daydream ends with a musical score
     Reflecting the sorrow she has endured
          Notes of grief she sends to the world outside her daydream



*Written April 30, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Jamoner Avatar
May 18, 2014 at 11:45 AM
Soo beautiful and heartfelt..
Allison Avatar
May 18, 2014 at 4:34 AM
So glad to see this featured on the home page Carolyn. Is it possible for you to mail me about your contest? Hugs jan xx
Austin Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 11:43 AM
What might have been is powerful stuff, eh? Congrats on this selection. LOve, daver
Halliday Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 12:39 AM
Congrats and nicely done. Check out my Something You Left Behind. It is similar in content, and also featured this week.
May Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 9:01 PM
I also thought she was searching for the melody to a song...congrats on a great win Carolyn...
Gibson Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 3:24 PM
Lovely win; congratulations!
Guzzi Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 3:24 PM
I guess we would never know joy if we hadn't had so much sorrow BIG HUGS> Congrad's Light & Love
Gorelick Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 9:50 AM
Now ...Shes Back! Well done and congrats. BG...Miss you.
A. Sharma Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 12:52 AM
Sweet masterpiece Carolyn ! Touched me somewhere deep in heart as if a story my own ! Great work , congrats on win !
Em Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 2:44 PM
I am touched by the honesty in this write. There is no safer harbor than music. Nice to see you on my page; thank you, Carolyn!
Kos Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 12:27 PM
What a dear sweet poem, Carolyn !! Sad, but very masterly penned plus emotions well conveyed indeed. Best wishes -- ivo
Horne Avatar
May 5, 2014 at 11:07 AM
heartfelt and heart breaking words, my dear friend - words I can fully understand. Lovely to see you on Soup again xxx
Sirak Avatar
May 5, 2014 at 7:44 AM
Your words flow on melancholy notes. You speak wonderfully of the tender memories of a lost love. Thank you for your visit to my poetry.
Peranteau Avatar
May 1, 2014 at 5:48 AM
Who could resist the temptation of such a warm heart which you have penned so well dear poet ! Touching write my dear Carolyn ! And by the way, my last write; I had to edit !!!!! And inquiring minds want to know.....who is the soul who is missing out on the tender you ?
Haick Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 9:53 PM
Hauntingly beautiful and very well written, of course! I love it Carolyn! As always, my very best wishes, dear. xxx Love, Annalise Will call tomorrow : )
Dietrich Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 7:02 PM
CArolyn, you did a very good job with that theme. I think it is exactly what he was looking for!! I am sure this will do well in the contest
Callus Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 6:18 PM
This is beautiful Carolyn! I can well picture that painting, and you have caught the spirit it represents. gl in the contest. // paul
Callus Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 2:15 PM
Back with deserved congratulations on your win:)
Loving Iii Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 12:44 PM
now you have me mystified. who is she talking about? but that's your bussiness. we are lucky to be able to write about our trials. some people cry.
Devonshire Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 7:09 AM
It's not about a single person, John. Just a general feeling that came to me when I looked at the photo for the contest. Hope you will write to me at my old email address. I don't know how to reach you. Would love to chat, my friend. I hope your town hasn't been hit by all the tornados. Love, Carolyn
Torres Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 12:39 PM
well done dreaming!!! ..nice take for a contest's theme.. Good luck to you, Carolyn!! :O))
Smith Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 8:48 AM
Your daydream Carolyn has so much feeling. I can feel your loss of your one true love. I am sure he hears your song and is waiting for you to join him one day.
Nance Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 7:49 AM
Well done! Good luck in the contest. :)
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