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Dreams In the Dark, Will They Spark

my nightly muse can't refuse sleep I lose what's real struggling to deal how I feel. Things concealed become bright as the sun, though it's fun, what's undone ... is me Written February 17th, 2016 For the Than-Bauk on Human Folly Contest Hosted by Marugo HO

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/16/2016 7:47:00 AM

Than-Bauk written in style..Congrats on your winner..Sara

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/16/2016 5:02:00 PM

Thank you Sarah!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/15/2016 5:48:00 PM

Hello Timothy, Congrats on your win in "Marugu MO's contest." Wuv ~LINDA~

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/15/2016 5:52:00 PM

Tanks Winda :)

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/14/2016 2:23:00 AM

It's awesome that you take on different forms, and, although I've never tried this form, I must say you've done well. Very thought-provoking, introspective verse here. Looks like a lot of sparks have been done. Looking forward to more of your thoughts! Always, Laura

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/15/2016 2:46:00 AM

Thanks as ever, Laura. I love to try new forms because it keeps things fresh, and challenges me to think in new ways. I get so much inspiration just by reading the variety of awesome talent here on the Soup. We all affect each other in subtle (and not so subtle) ways.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/13/2016 7:16:00 PM

Tim, I still think yours was one of the very best. Congrats on the winners' list.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/15/2016 2:28:00 AM

Very kind of you, Andrea. I see that you got a top spot ... very nice :) I might actually try Than-Bauk again sometime. It has the potential to be a beautiful form, it just takes a bit of time to wrap your head around it.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/11/2016 8:32:00 AM

Hi Tim, as always, i enjoyed your write. Congratulations on your placement in the contest....Vlad.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/12/2016 2:16:00 AM

Thanks Vlad!

Venita Schindler

Date: 2/22/2016 7:55:00 PM

Love the beauty within a poet's dreams Very beautifully written

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/24/2016 12:10:00 AM

Thank you Venita. Strange things happen in the night ... perhaps stranger when brought to the light!

Justin Bordner

Date: 2/20/2016 9:15:00 PM

Dreams it seems be wings of things, of ourselves wild amusings...J.A.B.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/21/2016 12:01:00 AM

Very true ... and when they awake, will it be what we hoped? Thanks for stopping by, Justin.

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/19/2016 12:43:00 AM

You did this very well!! Good luck!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/19/2016 10:32:00 PM

Thanks again! :)

Nathan D.

Date: 2/18/2016 6:52:00 PM

very cool good luck in contest

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/19/2016 1:25:00 AM

Thanks Nathan!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2016 6:25:00 PM

LOve how you did yours. Mine ended up being about a dang criminal pervert. Not posted yet. Maybe I will be able to think up something funnier. haha. This should do well in the contest.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/19/2016 1:25:00 AM

LOL! You're funny, Andrea! I'm curious what that would be ...

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 2/18/2016 6:02:00 PM

I can relate to this very easily, especially when I started writing. Some of my best lines came to me while still in bed. I wonder why that is? Anyway good luck in the contest. / M

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/19/2016 1:24:00 AM

Good question ... maybe because our brains are overactive at night? Thanks Maurice.

Sandra Adams

Date: 2/18/2016 11:18:00 AM

i have not heard of this form but i do like what you penned...something we all can relate to for sure.. hugs

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/19/2016 12:54:00 AM

Thanks Sandra. It's just something we all to deal with I suppose!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/18/2016 7:37:00 AM

Marvelous write, dear Timotheos! A seven for sure!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/19/2016 12:53:00 AM

You are very kind, Demetrios!

Paul Callus

Date: 2/18/2016 6:34:00 AM

You dealt well with this tricky form, Timothy. Using inspiration for inspiration combined with proper rhyming helped you reach your goal. // paul

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/19/2016 12:53:00 AM

Thanks Paul (these reply comments keep jumping up ahead for some reason) ... Than-Bauk is a bit strange, but a fun challenge!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/18/2016 3:46:00 AM

a muse's mood we can't negotiate with, timothy... such a fine verse with thanks for being part of the grook contest.. huggs

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/18/2016 11:55:00 PM

It was my pleasure to read many wonderful grooks :) Thanks for your visit ... and you're correct. The muse is a most fickle mistress!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 2/17/2016 11:09:00 PM

I know the feeling.....thoughts in the dark seem to flow but when you rise to write them down they are gone.....wished I had a memory. SuZ

Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/18/2016 11:45:00 PM

I used to get up at odd hours just to pen a few thoughts down, then wake up in the morning to remember what I wrote. I suppose it's a blessing and a curse of the writer!