Dreams Are Merely Fiction

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Maple leaf wishes fall,
scattered about a silent lawn
framing pathways hidden beneath 
blankets of decaying sorrow 

I wander with eyes closed
for to see means to cry among these
shadows creeping in deep tones
as my thoughts once again fade into you

Northern borders point fingers
with emptiness as their focus for
where I sit, I sit alone wondering
does the thought of us still exist

And as the moon rises, it is no 
longer a poem waiting to be written
but just a blurred reminder
of something once shared 

Broken branches are now my bed,
though sleep is useless
for all I see is you and me
before waking to the reality that 

happiness is for others,
dreams are merely fiction and
sometimes love is not enough
and never will be again


9/9/19
Written for the : Sometimes love is not enough Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Silent One

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 9/20/2019 6:22:00 PM
this is stunning, Chris, and a very well deserved top winner. I admire your poetry skills so much. Congrats for the win.
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Date: 9/19/2019 3:04:00 PM
"Sometimes love is not enough" "and never will be again" I understand that line to well. There is definitely beauty in sadness. Beautiful poem! Congratulations on your placement in the contest!!
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Chris Green
Date: 9/19/2019 3:24:00 PM
Thank you so very much Heather. Sadly I know the feeling too. I really do appreciate you taking the time to read and to leave me this nice comment. I am happy you enjoyed this.
Date: 9/18/2019 6:07:00 PM
This is so beautifully written sorrow and sadness can be beautiful, congrats on number 1 in the contest, looks like the judge agrees with me!
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Date: 9/19/2019 7:46:00 AM
Thanks so much John. I am thrilled you liked this one.
Date: 9/18/2019 1:44:00 PM
Wow Chris, a soulful write and in its naked beauty it reveals such poignant sorrow of lost love! This beautiful jewel is going into my Faves! Congratulations on your most deserving first placement! I absolutely loved your entry! xxoo
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Date: 9/19/2019 7:46:00 AM
Thank you so very much my dear friend. I don't know how I missed this yesterday but happy I found it today. I appreciate you Connie.
Date: 9/17/2019 2:50:00 PM
Chris congratulations on your win
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Chris Green
Date: 9/17/2019 3:13:00 PM
Thank you so very much Constance. I appreciate your visit today
Date: 9/14/2019 11:02:00 PM
This is a wonderful poem and I'm glad it did so well in the contest. Congrats and blessings
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Chris Green
Date: 9/17/2019 8:55:00 AM
Thank you so very much Regina.
Date: 9/14/2019 4:39:00 PM
Wow! Chris, Your poetry never disappoints. The imagery and content were excellent. I could the heartbreak and sadness within this write. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved. Have a great weekend my friend:-) Alexis
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Chris Green
Date: 9/17/2019 8:54:00 AM
Thank you Alexis for always being so nice to me.
Date: 9/14/2019 2:32:00 PM
- Congratulations, Chris ... so heartbreaking - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Chris Green
Date: 9/17/2019 8:54:00 AM
Thank you my friend
Date: 9/14/2019 11:27:00 AM
Well written Chris..Congrats on your win..
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Chris Green
Date: 9/17/2019 8:54:00 AM
Thanks so much Joseph
Date: 9/14/2019 11:12:00 AM
Yes, the dreams we sleep are fiction, and some of the ones we yearn for too.. but some are not and those are the ones we achieve... some great lines in your poem and imagery as always.. another great poem from your pen.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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Date: 9/17/2019 8:54:00 AM
Thanks so very much, I am thrilled you enjoyed this one enough to place it so high in your contest
Date: 9/14/2019 11:09:00 AM
congrats on your first place win my friend :) hugs
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Date: 9/17/2019 8:53:00 AM
Thank you so much Sandy. :)
Date: 9/10/2019 9:32:00 AM
Maple leaf wishes fall almost awakening the thoughts of a delicious breakfast. You ask, “does the thought of us still exist” and I think somehow it must. Somewhere out there (as the song goes) where dreams do come true...where past relationships, life before death still do exist at there best. I must believe the precipice of all love resides on that lovely mountain...heaven, perhaps!
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Chris Green
Date: 9/10/2019 9:41:00 AM
Yes I know but it is a question that constantly flows through my mind and probably always will. Thank you for your wonderful comment on my poem. I appreciate you Kim.
Date: 9/10/2019 7:06:00 AM
Sights and sounds of sorrow well captured Chris..as in:shadows creeping in deep tones..and ..Broken branches are now my bed. Great evocative lines.
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Date: 9/10/2019 8:13:00 AM
Thanks so very much again my friend. Your kind comments always take the sad from the day and bring sunshine.
Date: 9/10/2019 3:31:00 AM
"I wander with eyes closed for to see means to cry among these shadows creeping in deep tones as my thoughts once again fade into you" This speaks of a broken heart. Sweetly done.
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Date: 9/10/2019 8:12:00 AM
Thank you so very much Caren. Indeed you found my meaning in this which I know too well and wish I never had the thought to write this, but it happens
Date: 9/9/2019 10:13:00 PM
"...as the moon rises, it is no longer a poem waiting to be written but just a blurred reminder of something once shared..." Sorrowful, indeed. Beautifully written piece, Chris. We were there with you...
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Chris Green
Date: 9/10/2019 8:11:00 AM
Thank you my friend. I appreciate your wonderful comments always on my work. There was a time when the moon meant a poem everyday from my pen but sadly it doesn't have the same affect on me as much anymore. Hopefully it returns.
Date: 9/9/2019 9:38:00 PM
Superfine in it's sadness, this genre becomes you Chris, but I still love your romantic writes the best!
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Date: 9/10/2019 8:09:00 AM
Yep, so do I but every once in a while one of these sneaks out. Thanks John
Date: 9/9/2019 7:23:00 PM
one can feel the heartbreak in this poem, your images are beautifully placed with finesse that creates the poignant scene! Nice penning Chris...:) hugs
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Date: 9/10/2019 8:07:00 AM
Thank you again Sandy for always leaving such nice comments for me to find. I am very happy you enjoyed this one.
Date: 9/9/2019 3:50:00 PM
Sometimes love is not enough...Powerful line..and a beautiful poem.
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Date: 9/9/2019 3:54:00 PM
Thank you again my friend. Your visits are always a wonderful gift to me
Date: 9/9/2019 3:16:00 PM
A beautifully written heartbreaking poem and even the title shows the hurt, with dreams merely fiction. Great one for the contest :)
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Chris Green
Date: 9/9/2019 3:24:00 PM
Thank you Heidi. I wasn't completely happy with this but I am happy you enjoyed it.
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