Bob Quigley Poet Free verse

Dream Waves

My eyes are shrouded by the cloak of slumber
Misty waves lapping at the corners of my thoughts
Washing away the realities of yesterday
Replacing them with opaque themes and visions

I ride the cresting waves of my imagination
Succumbing to vague images thrust upon me
Snippets of a dream state world unfold
Carrying me along without protest

Like ocean tides, they reach a crescendo
Propelling me through clouds of fantasy
And just as quickly they are gone, retreating
Stored once again in the closets of my mind

I wake and sense the remnants of my journey
Unable to recapture where I’ve been
They tease me with subtle recollections
Preserving them until I dream again

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Andrea Dietrich December 9, 2011 at 10:03 AM VERY well done, Bob.Sorry I missed it when you first must have submitted. Congrats on your fine win! Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 10:39 AM Greatly appreciated Andrea. It's one of my favorites. Even a blind hog finds an acorn once in awhile:)

Joyce Johnson December 9, 2011 at 9:22 AM lHi Bob. I don't always agree with the judges and their winners, but WOW! This is a perfect description of the dream state. Wonderfully wirtten. Congratulations Bob. Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 10:40 AM Thank you Joyce. Coming from you, that means a lot.

Carrie Richards December 9, 2011 at 9:13 AM Love the line "stored in the closet of my mind"....but then, there are too many wonderful lines to choose just one! Great poem, Bob!! Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM Very kind comments Carrie. Thank you so much.

Michael J. Falotico December 9, 2011 at 7:27 AM A well deserved 1st place!!!! Congrats my friend... Michael Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 8:11 AM Many thanks Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown December 9, 2011 at 5:39 AM Congratulations on your great win in Tracie's "Dream" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 8:11 AM Thank you Carol

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 9, 2011 at 2:20 AM Congratulations Bob, I am not a fan of free verse but you could convert me.x Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 8:12 AM A true compliment Mandy. I will certainly try

Tracy Edwards December 8, 2011 at 11:55 PM Congrats on your 1st place win in my contest with this lovely piece Bob xx Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 8:12 AM Thanks for the honor Tracie.

Fabiyas M V December 8, 2011 at 8:30 PM Wonderfully penned,Bob.Congratulations on your win! Bob Quigley December 8, 2011 at 11:02 PM Thank you Fabiyas

Don Johnson October 9, 2011 at 7:51 PM the little note book at your side, to write em down after they arrive, yes forgetful is the ride, another time n space inside, and i just lose the place? great verse mate... Bob Quigley October 10, 2011 at 12:14 AM Thanks Don. Much appreciated

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 9, 2011 at 5:37 PM Congrats Bob on an outstanding win with this incredible poetry entry for dream theme...amazing lines to express so well luv.. Bob Quigley October 10, 2011 at 12:15 AM Thanks very much Linda-Marie

Fabiyas M V October 9, 2011 at 12:21 PM Great waves of verse,Bob.Congratulations on your win in the contest! Bob Quigley October 9, 2011 at 3:52 PM Thank you very much

Timmie Kreth October 9, 2011 at 12:18 PM Very nice indeed! Bob Quigley October 9, 2011 at 3:53 PM Thank you Timmie

Carol Sunshine Brown October 9, 2011 at 11:45 AM Congratulations on your winning poem in Frank's "Dream" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley October 9, 2011 at 3:53 PM Much appreciated Carol

Dinda Minardi October 9, 2011 at 10:49 AM You have rich words here, Bob. Enjoyed the reading here. Congrats on your win :) Bob Quigley October 9, 2011 at 3:54 PM Thanks for the kind words Dinda

Carol Sunshine Brown July 13, 2011 at 11:17 AM Enjoyed reading your poetry today Bob. Thank you for sharing and I will be back again soon to read more of your writing. Love, Carol Bob Quigley July 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM Thank you Carol. Your comments are always appreciated.

Emma Mantle July 13, 2011 at 8:01 AM Enjoyed this piece Bob. Nice imagery used on dreams. Great expression 'Stored once again in the closets of my mind..... Preserving them until I dream again' Best wishes Em :) Bob Quigley July 13, 2011 at 8:49 AM Thank you Emma. Was a fun write.