Echoes of Dreams

The angels keep their ancient places; 
Turn but a stone, and start a wing!
'Tis ye, 'tis your estrangèd faces,
That miss the many-splendoured thing.
-Francis Thompson

Echoes of Dreams

Into the dream-fields of summer, I will go
where the violet-winged bird turns
and flies, over emotions of stone.

I will search for those estranged faces one by one,
among echoes and beside rivers of starfalls,
I will drift alone, turning and freeing emotions of stone.

Into the forgotten fields of Summer dreams, I will go-
seeking the splendour of echoes of streams
Into the misted realms of the violet-winged bird
I will  flee, turning, freeing emotions of stone 
alone like a free thought above and below

I will flit, I will drift, I will seek, I will go
into the  starfalls of echoes of dreams.


Premiere Contest number 8
Contest Judged:  8/18/2016 4:01:00 PM
Sponsored by: SKAT A 
Second Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Gauthier Avatar
May 21, 2021 at 5:45 AM
Most effective touch to use the future tense here ~ Love the imagery
Daniel Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 4:52 AM
Lovely poem:) Congratulations on your win, Suzanne:)
Allison Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 5:24 PM
I love the way you built on the original lines Suz a beautiful 'echo' poem:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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August 18, 2016 at 4:22 PM
Suzanne, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Stop by and enjoy my latest blog After you. With Love SKAT
Duncan Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 4:56 PM
I most definitely love this, awesome words up there, fav's I've done poems about echoes. thank you for stopping by today Yes, kim jung un, is just itching to shoot off his toys. He keeps threating the USA too.
Esquire Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 3:02 PM
Dear POETESS, SuZ, I hope YOU rewrote this POEM because I honestly thought I commented on it before, but it is different. I did not see any other POEMS with the Title (Echoes of Dreams) so it is not a part 2. Anyway Superb Pen LOVE YOUR vivid descriptions. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry
Eggins Avatar
April 12, 2013 at 5:19 AM
Suz this is a wonderful poem I thoroughly enjoyed the read ... thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my poem love Jayne x
Delaney Avatar
April 12, 2013 at 2:57 PM
Nice to see you, Jayne: I am feeling more at home here every day. SuZ
Zerbst Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Your poem does a perfect job of building on the first one. Very engaging descriptions and thoughts.
Delaney Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 6:10 PM
So nice to have you drop by. Hugs, SuZ
Andresen Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 2:48 AM
Suzanne, this is so beautifully described. - A poem that give meaning to those who read it. - Completed accomplished from beginning to end. - Thanks for letting me read it. - Have a lovely day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Delaney Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM
Ann Lise: Your comments are always so cherished. Love, SuZ
De La Croes Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 2:26 AM
Your poem beautifully describes how our hovering presence, even in thoughts and dreams, illuminates and frees our being when we seek meaning in ourselves and in our relationships with others. thanks for sharing, Suz.
Delaney Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Hello David: So glad you enjoyed. My pleasure. As always, SuZ
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