Day Dreams

i awoke this morning
to the sun
licking dry any dew
that remained from the night,
or from dreams
that flickered like lost stars
in my deepest thoughts.

i never surrendered my mind
to this water-colored day
that sat on a half-painted canvas
awaiting for me to dust off the night's glow
from my own smiling face.

who said dreams are made for night?

nights seems too short
to trade in for one day,
one day to dream, broken thoughts
as they weave in and out of my mind,
much like the sun did with the clouds,
but i too drifted, winded across the horizons
and generated almost as much heat 
as the day itself.

night had come again
and i watched as the sky exploded
into an array of colors around me,
wrapping me deeper in my own thoughts
as i dreamt of you once more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Makama Avatar
May 1, 2014 at 2:47 PM
What a blessing! This is such an enjoyable, beautifully written and captivating read. Thank you so much for the share. You are indeed hugely talented
Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2013 at 4:30 PM
the very last night tied it all up and made it so sweet. As Harry said here, it's magical.
Horsman Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 3:33 PM
wow, this sure is magical, i'm glad dreams are not just for the night, if poetry like this is produced.. love this....
Falotico Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 7:15 AM
I daydream all day till its time to night dream... Your poem is so soothing and a mirror of parts of many poets days... Love it.... hugs Michael
Campi Avatar
November 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM
what a peaceful poem you penned here. i daydream a lot at times. that is what has kept me sane. Have a great day, Jancarl
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