A Lovely Little Daydream

Amidst the treasures of beauty that one can ever witness,
I was leisurely enjoying an exotic cuisine in evening's tranquillity.
A mystical forest it was, covered with magical trees
that blossomed crystal flowers flashing colorful neon lights
and gilded leaves playing a divine music swaying in the breeze.
Cascades of flowing glittery gums secreted from the silvery barks,
forming a pool in the middle that was softly burning with
ruby embers while it emitted heavenly surge of scent.
I was sitting on a grand table and chair abstractly designed 
with rainbow moonstone; adorned with glowing moss.
Meal on crockery made of shells was served by spellbinding nymphs
as they joined me not to eat but to feed me with their tender hands.
It was a bursting riot of tasty food that rampaged my tongue
with wanting more and I couldn't stop until my heart was pleased.
I took a sip of invigorating mocktail made of mint, dew and nectar.
Cheers to me! I uttered with sheer joy as it quenched my thirst forever.

And splash, splotches of tap water drenched my clothes, 
my hands raised in the air with an empty cheap glass
as the bubble of my daydream bursts in a notoriously shameful way.
In an ugly small eatery, sitting on a broken dirty table crowded with 
more people than a bus can hold, staring at me with their raging glares
as if they want to kill me because the cheered up splash of my drink 
not only drenched me but also spoiled mine and their hard earned food.
What can I say...quite a costly little daydream it was.


Date: 01/18/2016

Note: The daydream is real but the incident is fictitious.

Entered in two different contests:
A lovely little daydream by Mystic Rose - *Placed Sixth*
Alternative festive season by Kai Michael Neumann - *Placed Fifth*
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Barden Avatar
December 17, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Sincere congratulations on your well-earned win, Afzal - best wishes and Merry Christmas to you and yours! :-)
U.D Palawon  Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 11:20 AM
Congrats on your placement. Quite a daydream this is! Well done. :)
Nusker Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 12:50 PM
Thanks, Sunita.
Daniel Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 7:26 AM
Congratulations on your win with this dreamy write, Afzal:)
Nusker Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Thanks, Jo.
Gupta Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 10:51 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win of your great poem ...
Nusker Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 12:43 PM
Thanks, Probir.
Lawless Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 6:24 AM
a daydream with a splash of reality on awakening....well done Afzal and congrats on placing in the contest
Nusker Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 6:39 AM
Thank you so much, John.
Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 9:52 PM
Hey, why not enter in the contest? I think it is JUST what the judge would want!! Go for it!!! Great descriptions!
Nusker Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 6:17 AM
Okay I'll give it a shot.
Smith Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 9:23 AM
Now that was true optimism...A wonderful mental adventure Afzal, thanks
Nusker Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 6:20 AM
Thanks to you for taking the time out and visit me Charlie.
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