Afolabi Muideen Poet Free verse

Dream

This dream that human cherish so much
as the night cherish the stars,
yet it is all but vanity.

Flocks of people upon the flattered twin
that enormously opened, lead to hell.
As the days chameleon to nights
each person moves to his grave.

Devoid of contentment wrapped reality
the pure land, having angels in pure white:
a little drifting therein.

Death: impetus that reminds of the real home,
yet the lost ones within take it as just play.
whereas the tiny thread only function once.

Unless eyes be opened in the real world
so that they will know, here is all a dream.

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Peter Dome November 3, 2015 at 11:19 AM Exceptionally brilliant. First class poetry. very well written. best wishes. Pete.

Casarah Nance October 23, 2015 at 6:07 PM Very interesting, the last couplet great!

Njeri Hunjeri October 23, 2015 at 11:13 AM Powerful write my friend. My fav "As the days chameleon to nights each person moves to his grave." Def a 7!

Justin Bordner October 22, 2015 at 6:58 PM All dreams begin and end in the heart Afolabi. My interpretation of this transcendental poem is to do our very best to revere every nuance of human existence while we can. J.A.B

Ravi Sathasivam October 21, 2015 at 2:39 AM Excellent. Very deep and thoughtful write. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus October 20, 2015 at 1:52 PM Life is meant to be lived fully, yet in moderation. We have to remember that our time on earth is limited; let us use this time positively and look forward to a better after life. ~ Regards // paul

Emile Pinet October 20, 2015 at 9:26 AM The reader can relate to the message sent. Nice flow of words and a pleasant sounding poem. All in all a good read. Emile.

Kp Nunez October 20, 2015 at 4:52 AM You have made a strong statement about life being just temporary. Agree, but for whatever its worth, we better make good in this dream otherwise we won't wake up to the better reality. Some vivid and unique metaphors, as have come to be your style. Keep at it! hugs! Afolabi Muideen October 20, 2015 at 5:15 AM Thank you Kim for your very kind word it is appreciated. Stay blessed dear poet.

Andrea Dietrich October 19, 2015 at 6:12 PM Ah, to sleep, perchance to dream. That is our life. This one is so poetic! Afolabi Muideen October 20, 2015 at 5:10 AM Thank you Andrea for your pleasant words.

Connie Marcum Wong October 19, 2015 at 11:46 AM Our real home awaits and death is the beginning of life. Beautiful Afolabi! Afolabi Muideen October 20, 2015 at 5:06 AM Thank you for your comment it is really appreciated.

Daver Austin October 19, 2015 at 10:23 AM Very mystic that third stanza. Deep stuff. Love, daver Afolabi Muideen October 19, 2015 at 11:58 AM Thank you for your comment friend I really do appreciate it.

Demetrios Trifiatis October 19, 2015 at 9:40 AM So true, this world is just the reflection of divinity's celestial cosmos, my friend A.M. Excellent poem! Afolabi Muideen October 20, 2015 at 5:05 AM Thank you for your comment it is really appreciated.

Robert Lindley October 19, 2015 at 9:21 AM Great poem my friend. Message well presented and a pleasure to read this morn!A7 Afolabi Muideen October 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM I appreciate your pleasant comment, thanks.

Alexis Y. October 18, 2015 at 9:40 PM Afolabi, this is a well written thought provoking piece. Death is a appointment that we all must make. Great job! :-) Alexis 7 Afolabi Muideen October 19, 2015 at 11:27 AM Thank you Alexis, we have all made this appointment, we only have to face the fact. I appreciate your kind words........A.M.

Sara Kendrick October 18, 2015 at 6:49 PM Death is something that we don't want to think about or discuss but a reality that we all face..The question is are we prepared for the other side?? I enjoyed reading your work..I believe faith based..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Afolabi Muideen October 19, 2015 at 11:16 AM Thank you for your comment friend I do appreciate it.

Cherl Dunn October 18, 2015 at 5:54 PM Dear Afolabi Thank you for the comment on my King Kong, he is one of my favorite old time monsters, he is my beauty and the beast love connection, if you get my drift, he inspired me alot growing up and is still inspirational, thanks for the review and still love this poem of yours, great job my friend comment to you later, cheri Afolabi Muideen October 18, 2015 at 6:23 PM Thank you for dropped by I appreciate it.

Pandita Sietesantos October 18, 2015 at 4:49 PM As Shakespeare wrote, "Life is but a dream within a dream." If indeed it is, then it is a very vivid one! This is such an exceptional write, Afolab flowing with rich philosophyi! BRAVO, my friend! Afolabi Muideen October 19, 2015 at 11:15 AM thank you for your pleasant words. i have not read that shakespeare's dream, but this ls just a dream though some still remain not believe, I hope this will touch there heart. Thanks Afolabi Muideen October 18, 2015 at 6:22 PM Our presence here in life is just a dream the real world is the heaven. Afolabi Muideen October 18, 2015 at 5:21 PM thank you

Michael Tor October 18, 2015 at 2:54 PM Clever write my friend enjoyed very much. Afolabi Muideen October 18, 2015 at 5:04 PM thank you friend, your comment is really appreciated.