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Dreamer and The Dreamed

As a child I loved to dream, making my days and nights grand. Reading made my dreams come true, far off places I wanted to see. As the many years went by, some dreams came true, others lay dying. What I learned through the years, as an entity in the dream we conjured- we know not we are- both the dreamer and dreamed. How then may we wake up, when we are in trance, in bondage to illusions- we ourselves streamed. In this trance or bondage, we may want to awaken- but must we? Maybe as the dreamer, we need to be left alone to dream.

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Date: 2/25/2025 11:20:00 AM
A deep engaging write about dreamers and dreams. Thank you for sharing It Paula!
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Date: 2/18/2025 5:24:00 PM
Oh wow. Love how you did yours. One of the best I have seen in this contest
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/20/2025 10:03:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you love my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write. Thanks for your wow and kind words... Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/17/2025 8:59:00 PM
There is so much wisdom in your poem. It is philosophy in rhyme. "Some dreams came true, others lay dying" struck to the heart. It is like our baskets overflow with projects.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/18/2025 8:14:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" to be, It is philosophy in rhyme. Yes, some dreams come alive and others must lay drying. It was fun to write. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away.............
Date: 2/17/2025 4:39:00 PM
Heavy thoughts there! Dreams are indeed fascinating whether asleep or awake.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/18/2025 8:09:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write. Yes, some heavy thoughts are here. I like to make the reader think from time to time. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/16/2025 11:38:00 AM
A thin line perhaps between dreaming and consciousness Paula, some dreams are so powerful we don’t want to wake, so go ahead and enjoy your dream, besides they are absolutely free! All the best in contest, cheers David
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/17/2025 8:51:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for All the best in contest. Glad you enjoyed my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write. Yes, there can be a thin line between dreaming/consciousness. Sometimes we want to stay there, then other times we want out. Cheer for a happy day/week to you... Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/16/2025 9:42:00 AM
Dear Paula, your tender, thought provoking poem is beautifully crafted. I especially adore your last two lines for a profound finale. Indeed, “Maybe as the dreamer / we need to be left alone to dream.” Fantastic! Best wishes for the contest and warmest wishes for you my poet friend.. ~Susan
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/17/2025 8:46:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your Best wishes for the contest. Glad you found my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" to be, beautifully crafted. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away.............
Date: 2/16/2025 3:33:00 AM
Hey Paula what a great poem you have penned - you are the dreamer, we all are, and of course therefore the dreamed. What we have heard, what we have read where we have gone and what we have seen all play a part in conjuring up and creating our dreams. Sometimes we wake up with a start, and sometimes we do not want the dream to end. Dream on dear friend. LOVE AND HUGS, Jennifer.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/16/2025 7:42:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" to be, a great poem. I enjoyed writing this one. Hugs... Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/15/2025 9:11:00 PM
Paula, this is so moving and lovely, with wise insights! It's an awesome contest contender, and a fave for me. Best wishes.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/16/2025 7:40:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your Best wishes. Glad you found my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write to be, so moving and lovely, with wise insights. I see FAV??? Thanks... You just made my day a happy one. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/15/2025 7:12:00 AM
What beautiful take on the line of enquiry, i love how your words just flow in such a seamless manner with so many soul stirring lines. I especially love “Maybe as the dreamer, we need to be left alone to dream.” Yes maybe, a very powerful ending. Pleasure reading your poem today. Sending you light always
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2025 10:06:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write to have, a very powerful ending. I enjoyed writing this dream write. Dreams can take your imagination to far off places. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/15/2025 1:46:00 AM
This is so beautiful, and I love how yo mention books, was the door to my dreams as well!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2025 10:03:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write to be, so beautiful. Yes, reading books can help dreams. Dreams can take your imagination to far off places. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/14/2025 8:24:00 PM
Dear Paula, a good reader makes a good dreamer, and you are. I enjoyed the read. Keep dreaming… Beryl
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2025 10:00:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write. Yes, a good reader makes a good dreamer. Dreams can take your imagination to far off places leaving the world far behind. I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/14/2025 7:13:00 PM
Happy Valentine’s my friend. Well said. Reading, as well, always took me away to another world away from what was troubling my life.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2025 9:57:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write. Hope you had a great Valentine’s Day. Yes, dreams can take your imagination to far off places leaving a troubling world/life far behind. I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/14/2025 4:47:00 PM
Hello Paula, We can not stay in bed all day to sleep. If the dream is good maybe you will see the ending of the dream. Love, /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/15/2025 3:01:00 PM
Hello Paula, Paula sometimes dreams do not make sense. Sometimes I wish the dream i had recently would have a second part so I can see what the dream means. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2025 9:52:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write. Sometimes we can see the end of our dreams and sometimes we can not. Dreams can take your imagination to far off places. Tonight, I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/14/2025 3:12:00 PM
“Both the dreamer and the dreamed”… love that, Paula. I like to think dreams don’t lay dying… rather that they lay, eagerly awaiting their day. Nice one. Terry
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2025 9:49:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write to be a, Nice one. When I said, others lay dying. It was for the dreams that never come true. Dreams can take your imagination to far off places. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/14/2025 1:40:00 PM
This is very interesting to me. A different way of thinking that will keep me pondering awhile. A favorite for that reason. Thank you for sharing : )
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2025 9:21:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write to be, very interesting. I like to make my readers think from time to time. I see FAV??? Thanks... That put a big smile on my heart. Dreams can take your imagination to far off places. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/14/2025 1:32:00 PM
Wow. You have described what happens in dreams so well, Pala. That confusion that leaves us so ot-of-sync when we awaken. Bravo, Gershon
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2025 9:19:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write. Dreams can take your imagination to far off places. Making us not want to wake up. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/14/2025 11:19:00 AM
Sometimes dreams come as in a storm... some run out into sand, others we remember as if they were real :) - Another wonderful dream poem, Paula :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2025 9:14:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Dreamer and The Dreamed" write. Dreams can take your imagination to far off places. Hugs with a great weekend. Now I must get back to Dreamland. Writing away as I dream away....................
Date: 2/14/2025 9:53:00 AM
Dreamer and The Dreamed~Date Written:2/14/2025~Written By Human Poet.....
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