A Lovely Little Daydream

A little daydream, like a butterfly
into my absent mind came fluttering,
in pink and blue pastel. Then to and fro,
it flitted as its wings began to grow.

Above those rainbow wings, I was sitting
as the giant butterfly went flitting
through a field of buttercups. We flew
then toward the sea which sparkled azure blue.

The flying marvel tilted, dropping me
into the crystal waters of the sea.
My body changed upon my daydream’s whim,
and I could breathe beneath the sea and swim.

A mermaid I’d become with hair so long.
I swam to shore and sang a siren’s song.
Sun sank! My lovely daydream slipped away
and left me on my beach towel where I lay.

Jan. 20, 2017
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Lawless Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 11:33 PM
I only have one question Andrea.....who is your travel agent???? Excellent write and congrats on your placement
Roper Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 5:53 PM
Lovely write,Andrea,congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve~`*
Barden Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 6:06 AM
This is lovely, Andrea, enjoyed it very much ... reminded me of my once-home in Frederiksted, St Croix (US Virgin Islands), and how I would go snorkeling or scuba every day after work, then late dinner to watch the sun set over the Caribbean ... a tough life, haha! Why did I come back? I have no good answer to that one ... I'm returning to someplace warm before I die, (possibly South Pacific - I must talk to Taai), that's for sure. Congrats on your win, my friend!
Sinha-Roy Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 3:40 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win.
Gauthier Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 11:35 PM
I loved your imagery. Congrats on your well deserved win, Andrea.
Martin Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Strange places that daydreams take us with such useful superpowers! The last two lines were a great touch - ending where you started. Congratulations on your win Andrea! :-)
Krampe Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 7:55 PM
Congrats on your win with this cute little poem, Andrea.
Scars Avatar
February 11, 2017 at 1:29 PM
A lovely poem for a lovely lady!!! thank you and congrats :)-luloo
Nusker Avatar
January 27, 2017 at 9:53 PM
A whimsical and daydream to be in. A 7
Yvonne Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 6:25 PM
Excellent! A Fav!
Salehi Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 4:47 PM
I wish all of your lovely little Daydreams become a reality.
Anish Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 2:32 PM
Reminds me of the movie "Splash". Lovely days dreams pass all too quickly! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Walker Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 8:53 AM
Fav this one, love your imagery and the musical flow. Wonderful daydream sis.
Wolf Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 4:22 AM
You are one of a kind! With a lovely poetic mind! Budgie /|\
May Avatar
January 23, 2017 at 9:05 PM
Beautiful daydream ..GL in the contest
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 7:38 PM
Mesmerizing daydream Andrea! I hope you are keeping warm. ; ) 7
Austin Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 9:30 AM
Don't you want tilted in the 3rd stanza? Forgive me if I've darkened this gem. You be so great. Love, daver
Dietrich Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 10:05 AM
thanks for the heads up , my friend. Spell checker did not catch it for me because the way I spelled it wrong was also a word!
Kapoor Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 4:30 AM
As it is not wise to think of grounds realties when someone is flying high at least till you are on the wings and the whole sky is there to enjoy the flying. How wonderful it would be to sit on the rainbow wings- Great poem dear friend with 7++ and thank you for your kind visit my 4th July 2014 poem. Love and best wishes...Ravindra K Kapoor
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January 22, 2017 at 4:28 AM
Great write dear friend. What a splendid beauty you have added in this sweet lovely write. I agree that your presumptions are not totally wrong and it may prove to be a false dream only. But, in my view there are ample chances that the end would be quite different than falling and lying on the beach in bare towel. Think of that also dear friend while one is flying so high in the sky on the wings of poetry. ...concluded in next..Ravindra K Kapoor
Horn Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 8:16 PM
Tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp on Pretty soon he will be gone, Along with wild hair. Aren't those marches something else?
Andresen Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 4:29 PM
- Sweet dreams ... a lovely poem, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Adams Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 2:19 PM
I think we would all like to fly away on a butterfly and live happily ever after in the endless sea. I would prefer to be a Dolphin so I don't have to worry about the sharks ! Another great poem Andrea.
Smith Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 11:05 AM
So beautiful Andrea
Ball Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 4:13 AM
Nicely done Andrea. I remember when I was young and living in Fla. I would lie in the sand at the beach and dream the day away. Nice. God Bless, JB
Godwin Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 12:11 AM
Mine always left me in my school desk. This is lovely, lilting, dreamy until an Alice in Wonderland rude and abrupt ending! Most creative and delightful ... CayCay
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