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Dreamlands

A parade of floating, verdant fields appear within a clouded dream idyllic islands in the sky a tranquil vision, peaceful sigh of heavenly serenity. Yet now, the scene is set adrift by ominous and darkened twists of blackened branches that weave and weave they suffocate and bring unease within this solemn surreal sight of stricken trees that die at night. Now all around these floating fields sad, lonesome cattle graze they graze and graze in an endless maze how strange and sullen are their ways it leaves the mind in a perpetual haze. A muted sky surrounds with drifts amidst the clouds above and still below, more clouds abound within this realm, both high and low dark solos haunt they ever wail and mark the spot where dreams await their end, their lot by what is not, by what is not.

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Date: 3/25/2025 10:31:00 PM
Your free verse Laura could well serve as lyrics to a track by the prog rock stalwarts of Yes in their prime. When reading this, and your comments below, I had a clear picture in my mind of a peaceful fantasy landscape being throttled by some other entity. I drew parallels with the state of the world at present; how it is and how it could be. I really enjoyed reading this. Cheers - Gary
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/26/2025 2:12:00 PM
Thank you, Gary, for your kind comments and thoughtful response and insights to my poem. I appreciate the very much! :)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/26/2025 2:04:00 PM
Thank you, Gary, for your kind comments and thoughtful response and insights to my poem. I appreciate the very much! :)
Date: 3/19/2025 1:46:00 PM
- Just letting a dream be a dream can make us sad, Laura - At the same time, a dream can be so many things, and you rarely know exactly where you'll end up :) - Great written :) - hugs
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/19/2025 3:12:00 PM
So true, Anne-Lise. Thanks for dropping by to comment! :)
Date: 3/19/2025 1:24:00 PM
That 4th verse sure got my attention. Interesting, Laura!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/19/2025 1:40:00 PM
Thanks, Kim. I actually got the inspiration for this poem from the Yes songs album cover (rock band) from the early ‘70’s. The surrealist drawing is captivating to me. Thanks for commenting! :)
Date: 3/19/2025 5:55:00 AM
Boy, started off so light and breezy but things took a twist pretty quick. Kind of like real life. We all want a happy peaceful life but dark clouds often get in the way. Have a great week Laura
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/19/2025 6:28:00 AM
Thank you, Tom, for stopping by to comment. I always appreciate your kind support! :)

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