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Dreaming Tree Desires

progression withered aged vines

  after clarity was shaken,

dreaming tree shed its leaves

   ceased to take pity

    on the eternal bloom,

fell through the cracks mid

   concrete wildflowers

standing in dusky shadows

   of betided darkness,

air thick like molasses

 oozing into changed crevices

dreams expired before 

  memories transpired,

childlike innocence died upon

  ventured horizon's fading meadows

      & first relinquished blushing kisses

   as reality's cruel persistence 

      contrived of illogical devices

          decaying flowery resolutions

             disillusioned mixed metaphors;

 deliver me back to a time of naiveté

 whence stardust hung from shaded blossoms

        rendered 'midst moonbeam showers



"The Dreaming Tree Has Died"

- inspired by Dave Matthews Dreaming Tree

Copyright © Paloma P | Year Posted 2016

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Tim Smith Date: 10/26/2016 4:29:00 PM Wish we could go back Paloma...lovely metaphor Login to Reply Paloma P Date: 10/27/2016 4:08:00 AM I'm with you on that Tim, thank you.

Daniel Turner Date: 10/26/2016 3:29:00 PM You do have a unique style! Refreshing!! I'm not sure I ever was naive'. Lovely poem and lovely thoughts, Paloma:) Login to Reply Paloma P Date: 10/27/2016 4:08:00 AM So kind of you to say Danny, thank you! :)

Chris Green Date: 10/26/2016 3:10:00 PM If you find a way back there, take me with you. The present is getting a bit too much to handle. Such thoughts your poem create, another beautiful offering Paloma. Login to Reply Paloma P Date: 10/27/2016 4:07:00 AM I'll let you know Chris. :) Thanks very much.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 10/26/2016 2:41:00 PM Dreams expired before memories transpired....Oh now that is a deep line..I hear you. Stardust hung from shaded blossoms...You write beautifully sweet friend..A fave Login to Reply Paloma P Date: 10/27/2016 4:06:00 AM Many thanks Charmaine!