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Childhood Dreams

So often in my childhood dreams
I’d rise above this earthly sphere
And float amongst the drifting clouds
Till reveries would disappear.
And waking, how I’d long to soar
Above a dwindling world once more.

With wild imagination fired
And resolution in my stride,
A child-like credibility
Threw doors of promise open wide.
At last there rose a gusty wind
On which my eager hopes were pinned.

Two colourful umbrellas raised
And bright balloons all set to fly
I took a leap into the air…
Then waved my fantasies good-bye.
For gravity which reigns supreme
Brought down to earth my shattered dream.

07.02.19

'Premiere III - Open Poetry Contest' : sponsored by Rob Carmack

Copyright © Wendy Watson | Year Posted 2019

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Sam Kauffman Date: 3/29/2020 12:49:00 PM Wendy, this is just delightful! What a great way to express the role of dreams in our lives. You took me on an adventure with your flowing rhymes. And, I do love your last line. Congratulations! Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 3/29/2020 3:52:00 PM What a lovely comment, Sam. My dreams about flying were so vivid that I was sure I'd be the one to break the gravitational mould! The incident above was true to life - I wish Mum had taken a photo!!

Brenda Chiri Date: 1/26/2020 4:53:00 AM Wendy congrats on your top win!;) Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 3/29/2020 3:52:00 PM Thank you very much, Brenda.

L. J. Carber Date: 2/10/2019 11:29:00 AM Congrats Wendy-- a lovely poem. I still miss the 'flying dreams ' I often had as a kid ('soar above a dwindling world'-- bit of genius, that!) Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 3/29/2020 3:59:00 PM Thank you, L.J. Yes, mine were so vivid that I was sure I would fulfill my dream one day!! Thank you for your kind comments.

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 2/10/2019 10:46:00 AM Lovely, Wendy. Congrats. Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 3/29/2020 3:59:00 PM Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment, Dale.

Line Gauthier Date: 2/9/2019 10:36:00 PM Beautifully penned poem, Wendy. Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 3/29/2020 4:00:00 PM That's kind of you. Thank you,Line.

Sandra Haight Date: 2/9/2019 5:08:00 PM Such lovely childhood dreams, Wendy, expressed so well in your well-written poem. I agree with Nina; they do read like precious mini-Sonnets! Congratulations on your fine placement. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 3/29/2020 4:01:00 PM What a lovely comment, Sandra. It was all true and I honestly believed that I would rise like Mary Poppins!

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/9/2019 11:16:00 AM Wendy, your descriptive imagery allows the readers to pursue this quest with you, wishing we could fly. But for gravity... A beautiful poem. Congrats on your win in Rob's contest! Best wishes, carolyn Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 2/13/2019 5:21:00 PM Thank you for your positive feedback,Carlyn.

Rob Carmack Date: 2/9/2019 12:09:00 AM Fluid and beautiful, thank you for gracing my contest with this. Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 2/9/2019 1:14:00 AM I'm honoured to be on such a list,Rob. I've just been reading through the other wonderful entries. This is a true version of a childhood experience which is still so vivid in my mind!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 2/7/2019 10:23:00 PM This was popped onto my FAV list by Trixie who did not even give me time to finish it. This is what happens when your muse is haughty and thinks she knows everything. I came back to read it, and she is right, as usual. Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 2/9/2019 4:31:00 AM What a fun comment,Caren. I'm indebted to her! It's a very gusty day here in the UK and I'd give my dreamy project a second chance were it not for the weight gain over the passing years!