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Dream Journey

As consciousness escaped me, My journey got under way; Floating on clouds of thoughtlessness, The subconscious came in to play. My spirit left my body; Watching it from above; Departing while it lay sleeping; Flying away like a dove. I journeyed into the past To have a talk with my brother Jim; He left this earth far too young; Been twenty years since we lost him. He warned me not to go too far; My body might come awake And if my spirit hasn’t returned Another soul it would take. But I continued on my journey To see my father as a younger man; I longed to have a chat with him As a peer if I possibly can. I told him I’m from his future; He is still alive and doing fine; I just wanted to correct an oversight To say I’m glad he’s the father of mine. He said, “Joe, we never say those words, But we know it deep inside. We try to keep our emotions underneath, But these feelings we just can’t hide.” “So please return to the present And don’t worry about our past; I’ve always known how you felt And I’ll know it to the very last.” So I hurried back to the future; I bade Jimmy a final farewell; Found my body still at rest, My consciousness a secret to tell. I woke up in the morning; No memory of my dreams that night; Called my father later that day With a sense the world was right. By Joe Flach For Constance’s “A Fragmented Dream Contest” The Journey Dream

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 9/18/2010 2:40:00 PM
I think you were astral projecting! enjoyed muchly! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 9/17/2010 7:28:00 AM
Beautifully done. Monica
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Date: 9/11/2010 11:34:00 AM
Congratulations Joe on your win in Constance ~A Rambling Poet's contest "A Fragmented Dream~~. Love Carol
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Date: 9/10/2010 9:44:00 PM
Congrats Joe on your winning poem in the Dream contest... another awesome write.. enjoy another sweet victory tonight with luv..
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Date: 9/10/2010 9:27:00 PM
good poem Joe. Congratulations on your big win in the contest. Charles
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Date: 9/10/2010 7:19:00 PM
Congratulations on this win in the contetst, Joe
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Date: 9/9/2010 9:57:00 AM
All the best in the contest, this will be a powerful competitor. A very lyrical write and a good investigation of the subjects within. Love it.
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Date: 9/9/2010 9:30:00 AM
I really liked this Joe..wonderful concept of a dream journey...Take care ~Deb
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Date: 9/9/2010 9:09:00 AM
Good luck in the contest,..p.d.
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Date: 9/9/2010 8:56:00 AM
love it , good luck in the contest
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Date: 9/9/2010 8:41:00 AM
Sometimes the memories of dreams come to us later in the day. You really did take us on a spiritual journey here, Joe. There are many on the other side with whom I'd like to speak as well. Just after my father died, I dreamt he was hiding out from the mafia (?!) Guess it was just hard to accept. I'm glad you called your father and found that sense of security you needed. Awesome entry for Constance's contest, Joe, and I wish you success. Love, Carolyn
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