Desert Dreams


Calm and soundless  
         escapes of 
           beautiful sceneries   
                                      dormant, 
                 as the Pharaoh's daughter 
BY early morning dawn !
 
Cool starlit darkness, 
               landscapes of subtle colors, 
                                         mulched in softest light ...
The sky slowly transitions
                    from deep blue to hues of pink, 
                                               orange  *
                                                        gold * 
As the air crisp and cool carries the scent of dry earth 
                          to your nostrils, one grain of sand at a time 
                                  Hints of blooming desert 
like flowers falling on you,
               after a long awaited rainfall (inhale) it 
  
                                                 Evening arrives, 
the dreamer, 
                                 lost in a desert dream 
arrives at dusk's door. 
 
Looping colors of terracotta and rustic brown 

                            Closer to the Nile the heart is seen, 
                   seeking and searching,  
For Sacred Rivers that flow

Inside the dreamers mind, 
                          the soft winds blow, 
just before they settle in, 
                    setting the world on fire with, 
 
                      AFTERGLOW !!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
don't know how I missed this lovely gem of a poem yesterday. Loved the colorful imagery and the romance. Nicely done, dear Rose, hugs, Sara
Rose  Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I so love your new avatar Sara, thankyou for liking my poem, God bless you both :)
DiMino Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Valentino! The kids today are too young to know such old romantic features. Why I enjoy living so close to the desert, just a skip and throw from my diggings. 116 today in Phoenix. Beautiful, enchanting writing as usual...from one who has obviously had a past life in ancient Egypt.
Rose  Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I am definitely an old soul Joe, :) can't wait to see what else life brings my way, praying for mainstay
Narain Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Your poem creates a serene and evocative desert-dreamscape, beautifully transitioning through morning into evening, with vivid sensory detail and emotional resonance.
Rose  Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Serenity of soul and spirit is what we all strive to achieve Jay, if the poems speaks to you that way then I accomplished my goal as a writer of fantasy. Thanks for reading. :)
Andresen Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
- So beautifully described in your words, Vie Rose... a view you will never forget :) - hugs
Rose  Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
not one I want to Anne lol, thanks for your lovely presence here, much appreciated :)
Velasco Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Such a vivid, dreamy piece—felt like I was walking through the desert at dawn and dusk. Loved the sensory depth and the meditative pace. That afterglow ending is just perfect!
Rose  Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
if my poem was able to take you on a journey of peace and self revelation then I am glad Rowena, have a blessed day, :)
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Very nice read! A favorite! Have a nice day lovely rose :-)
Rose  Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Glad you enjoyed the poem Abdullah, thanks for your visit today :)
Baker Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Enjoyed reading your Light Poetry, Rose. The imagery was excellent, and I like the way you sprinkled colors throughout. Have a pleasant evening, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Rose  Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Nice way to relax writing poetry of far away places that we wished we had visited, :)
Rolland Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
simply the title is so inspiring, your poem works wonderfully, waw, impressive, thanks poet
Rose  Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Thank you dear Yann for showing up hope all is well !
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