Dreamland

When my child hastens to her pillow,
To close her eyes and dream;
She drifts away with stars to play,
Where magic paints the scene.

Mermaids with their tresses wild,
Dance beneath the sea;
And dolphins sing their vesper hymn,
Among the coral tree.

Faeries dance in filmy gowns,
In woodlands dark and deep;
With stars to trim their silver crowns,
While blossoms rest in sleep.

She dreamt of a pixie painter,
And watched as the vision grew;
A violet smiled beside him,
As he dipt his brush in dew.

He painted all to please the mind,
The shades of earth and sky;
The buds of all the roses,
And a light in the bluebird's eye.

At last the dawn is breaking,
Rosy sunrise paints the skies;
My darling is awakening,
As she rubs her sleepy eyes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Johnson Avatar
August 14, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Enchanting! And I too would like to see you make this into a children's book. Ethereal. A bit like Alice in wonderland. Enjoyed.
Hill Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM
wonderful work....TAH
Mitchell Jr. Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 9:49 PM
An enchanting write Elizabeth. My favorite of your work that I've read to this point. Great imagination here.
Ball Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 7:35 PM
Oh WoW! This needs to be published in a children's book. From 1 to 7 this rates a 10 Superb in every way. Going into my faves. God Bless, JB
Horne Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Enchanting images, my friend. Beautiful
K. Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 12:47 PM
I just adored this one, Elizabeth! Gosh, I am such a sucker for dreamy poems and this one is definitely one of those, you got me all smiling here! I could just picture everything that you wrote here and if only I knew how to paint this, this would look so great in a book of poems for kids-- you mentioned you were happy you read me, thank you, I am also so happy to be reading your poems :D you sure write gems!
Devnath  Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Your sweet 'Dream' is very very sweet. Enjoyed it. Beautifully penned. I love it. bl
Foulk Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 1:40 PM
such a sweet and tender piece of lovely poetry. thank you for commenting on A Fallen Baby Skunk. yes i hate that smell they make, though babies don't have that pouch yet, but i love all wild life even skunks.
Cooke Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 7:11 AM
you have some imagination Elizabeth, another classic, i love this, takes me back to when my gran used to read to me. if only the real world could be like this. a beautifu write. steven
Dietrich Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 2:21 AM
This is adorable, Elizabeth! You just have the one daughter? My two granddaughters just adore princess stuff.
J.T. Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 11:49 PM
very well written. Nice flow. Its a good poem to read at bedtime. I could see this being in a book sold in a bookstore. You get better and better.
Moriarty Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 11:48 PM
I love the stories of mermaids, I thought I might catch one while fishing this last weekend, but no such luck...a wonderful write about an age old subject, thank you...and congratulations on your premium membership
Smith Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Beautiful, magnificent poem. It evokes a fantasy world for children.
Smith Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 8:58 PM
Beautiful, magnificent poem. It evokes a fantasy world for children.
Sivey Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 8:31 PM
WOW!! This is such a creative write! I love the rhyming you did and the imagery is fabulous! Great poem!!
Sadberry Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Smile, *^_^* “Love It My Dear, Blessed & Beautiful Elizabeth! = Tis That Sweeet, Innocent, Colourful, Loving, Perfect Picture Painted Through Eyes of A Precious Childs Feel Unto This Enchanting Beauty Marked to Be Flown Unto That Special Place In My Humble & Grateful Faves == Completely Beautiful &, What We All Need More of, `Love Sweeet Love!`” === My Love Unto Your Priceless Heart, Always & Forever, Jasper *
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August 8, 2011 at 8:13 PM
I am not the type to say this, really, but awwww how cute :). Very well written and fantastic journey through the dream world Mrs. Elizabeth, congrats on becoming a Premium Member as well!
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