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Enveloped in the allure of dreaming, I find peace, particularly in the early morning hours. Occasionally, on Saturdays, I indulge in the luxury of sleeping in until 7 am, savoring those moments when dreams linger. Despite my usual wake-up time of 4:30 am, the morning dreams hold a special fascination. In this poem, the verses spin a lyrical menagerie of a dreamlike city, where the boundaries between wishes and reality converge, only to disperse with the gentle arrival of dawn. This poem beckons us to reflect on the ephemeral essence of dreams and the intricate dance between imagination and reality. - Daniel

 

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In dreams of yonder, wishes wistfully conceive, A cradle of lost tomorrows, where shadows sway; To a realm unseen, where hearts believe, Past where twilight’s lulling lullabies lay, A world where reverie and reality secretly play. Through the veil of verity… …Aisling nocturnally creates, Mountains of moonlight, rivers of rhyme, A world untouched by changing tides and capricious fate. In this land, where we lose track of all time, A place where voices harmonize; oh, so surreal, so sublime. A city of silence, a forest of fears, The cloud-kissed towers, an ocean of sorrow, Beneath twilight's gentle, silent tears. An ephemeral world free of yesterdays and tomorrow, A dreamscape unfolding where sleep freely borrows. A tremor runs through castle walls, A sigh escapes the forest deep, Twilight's tears turn into calls Of roosters waking from their sleep. The ocean's sorrow shimmers pale, A canvas primed for sun's first brush, The mountains, caught in morning's veil, Dissolves to silence, whispers hush. As a new dawn dances, the dream dissipates, The illusion shatters, reality reinstates. For the land was an Elysium delight, A mere mirage in the moonlit night, Dissolving in dawn's delicate dance, …like a mist in morning sacred light. Fading Starlight sifts through leaves, painting emerald shadows on the ground. Lost in the morning's mellowness, a sigh escapes, the dream departs, unrenown… Though dawn reclaims the waking world, a yearning in my heart resides, For Elysium's lost melody, where time and sorrow gently subside.

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Date: 2/3/2024 6:23:00 PM
Greetings, Daniel! This is superb! I also enjoy the ability you have to pen a poem of length and brilliance dancing together! I don’t have the patience to do that at all! We, for sure are not all the same! A good thing, I think! I used to get up early but not anymore. Sometimes the dream state wonderfully invades our waking state. Almost like a siren’s call. Outstanding imagery, exceptional poetry. Pangie xx
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Date: 2/4/2024 4:25:00 AM
Thank you so much, Pangie! Your kind words and appreciation mean a lot to me. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the poem, and I agree with you - diversity in our abilities and perspectives is indeed a beautiful thing. The intertwining of dreams and waking life can indeed be enchanting, almost like a siren's call as you described it. I'm grateful and deeply appreciate your encouraging feedback. Blessing, Daniel
Date: 1/26/2024 10:35:00 AM
Hi Daniel! The breadth, sequence and scope of this poem that expresses the "Elysium delight" or "forest of fears" reveals the power of dreams to heal and resolve reality through your vivid and expressive images. Your imagery is fresh, original, thoughtful, lyrical. Dreams are a gift from our Creator who gives us entry into two worlds but returns us to morning often refreshed, sometimes shaking off the webs of nightmares, sometimes pondering their prophetic mystery. Thank you! Blessings!
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Date: 2/4/2024 4:22:00 AM
Thank you, Sam! Your thoughtful reflection on my poem is deeply appreciated. It warms my heart to know that you could relate. Indeed, dreams hold a profound power to both heal and challenge us, offering glimpses into the depths of our psyche and the mysteries of the Creators universe. Your insights add a layer of richness to the exploration of this theme. Blessings to you as well! - Daniel
Date: 1/24/2024 9:26:00 PM
Morning is the time we are blessed by beautiful dreams and many such dreams come in unbroken sequence and so wonderful. Through your dream what an enchanting Elysian world you have painted before our eyes, dear Daniel. Reading this, I feel catapulted into a surreal world free of "yesterdays and tomorrow, A dreamscape unfolding where sleep freely borrows." Fantastic descriptions creating a desire in us to have one such dream.
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Date: 1/25/2024 4:45:00 AM
Dear Valsa, Your words have touched my heart deeply. Your appreciation of my poem is a testament to our connection through the written poetry. Your ability to see the enchanting Elysian world I tried to paint and your desire to experience such a dream is the highest praise I could receive. Thank you for your kind words. - Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/24/2024 1:59:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your illusory dreamland. Those early morning dreams can be so real and sometimes so wonderful. Thank you for sharing your work with us. Sara K
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Date: 1/24/2024 6:46:00 PM
Thanks, Sara, dreams are a critical part of our lives and are a thing of beauty for they bring so much emotion and thought. Thanks again, Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/23/2024 1:06:00 AM
Brilliantly expressed I too awaken every morning 4am dream state occurs 3am night terrors fight flight mode in vivid dreams I use this time to create by night I suffer minutes of Rem sleep meaning falling into deep rem sleep every 20 minutes it's called Narcolepsy daytime sleep apnea this poem truly resonate the complete dream state of Narcolepsy exploring imagination through the wonderful gift of writing poetry I adored reading your work here Daniel many blessings.
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Date: 1/23/2024 2:23:00 AM
Yolanda, Thank you for your affirmations and insightful comments on my poem which touched me deeply. Thank you for sharing your personal connection to the theme of Narcolepsy. Your words encourage and resonate, for we know the power of poetry to connect and inspire. Many blessings to you for your kindness. - Daniel
Date: 1/22/2024 6:53:00 PM
This is surreal. And it made my mind run in many directions. From dream to reality, I was thinking of the same thing earlier this week. A pleasure to read your thoughts, I will be following you. :)
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Date: 1/23/2024 2:27:00 AM
Paige, Thank you for your insights. The connection between dreams and reality are a fascinating component of the human experience. I look forward to following your insightful journey into poetry. - Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/22/2024 6:40:00 PM
I'm glad I got the chance to read your poetry today. A FAV for my list, Daniel. A flowing rhythm made the reading a joy, the imagery was masterful and the use of alliteration a delight. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us through your poetry, my friend. Have a great week! Bill
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Date: 1/23/2024 2:31:00 AM
Bill, your generous words brought joy to my day. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed my poetry and appreciate your kind praise. It's readers like you that make sharing our thoughts and experiences through poetry so fulfilling. Wishing you a fantastic week ahead, my friend! - Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/22/2024 3:15:00 PM
Clinging on to the dream, as it quickly slips away. Awoken, forgotten, the morning dream I remember vividly just as refered to. "A world where reverie and reality secretly play" the narrator makes me feel that he knows more about the imaginary place and it has me intrigued, it's stirring with a yearning I now know. Of a land with changing tides and capricious fate--great metaphors for the realm of sleep, how the dawn dissipates dreams, thoughtful , clever, another brilliant piece, Daniel!
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Date: 1/22/2024 6:23:00 PM
Dear Anaya, your thoughtful analysis of my poem is truly appreciated. It warms my heart to know that you sensed the narrator's connection to the imaginary realm and found the metaphors of changing tides and capricious fate meaningful. Your words convey a deep understanding of the piece, and I'm grateful for your insightful interpretation. I'm delighted that you also enjoyed the avatar which is an actual picture of me. Lol – your compliment brings an extra layer of joy to the exchange. Thank you for your encouraging and kind feedback, Anya! - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 1/22/2024 3:26:00 PM
I wanted to add, the avatar is too cute! Love it
Date: 1/22/2024 10:27:00 AM
Utterly beautiful. Thanks for your comment on my power of words poem
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Date: 1/23/2024 8:06:00 AM
Good Morning, Andrea, Thank you so much for your affirming comment. - Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/22/2024 1:07:00 AM
Dreams but full of emotions.
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Date: 1/22/2024 4:21:00 AM
Good Morning, Victor; thank you, and I couldn't agree with you more. - Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/20/2024 5:45:00 PM
Understanding dreams is a fascination of mine--has been since college. I read books by Jung and Fromm that sparked my interest. I love the challenge of decoding my dreams--the symbols, the emotions, and how the subconscious speaks to me during the night. Fascinating poem. I liked it, Sara
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Date: 1/20/2024 6:52:00 PM
Hello Sara, I like you, dreams were always a fascination for me. Now that I am a therapist, when a client gets stuck I go right to their dreams. As they describe the dream, I ask introspective questions and then come up with possible insights with their input. Most of the time solutions are developed and the client is able to keep moving forward. I also use dreams to help me troubleshoot issues and develop solutions. Always a pleasure talking to you Sara and many blessings. Daniel
Date: 1/20/2024 12:58:00 PM
Finding and decoding the messages from our dreams is not so easy as you note. I wish I could remember all my dreams, and if there are methods for doing so. One interesting idea (credit to Erich Fromm and his book The Forgotten Language) is that most of us don't understand the meaning and symbolism of dreams and that the ancients would be horrified at how illiterate in this sense we are. I give you a lot of credit for this poem and especially what you are doing on Saturday AM!
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Date: 1/20/2024 2:32:00 PM
Thank you, Duke, for your insightful comments on my poem. Your reflections on decoding dream messages resonate deeply. I appreciate the credit you've given, drawing inspiration from Erich Fromm's ideas adds a thought-provoking layer. Grateful for your encouragement, especially regarding my Saturday AM efforts. - Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/20/2024 9:20:00 AM
Its true, the solace of the early morn, while most still slumber and peace and silence still rule over our land, I too regret, the blanket of awakening being pulled back from the scene to begin the hustle and bustle all over again. Daniel your rendition is so easy to read and so poignant in emotion. I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you. Wen
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Date: 1/20/2024 2:30:00 PM
Hello Wen, I appreciate your comments about sleep and you sound very similar to my experiences. Ahh, the wonderfullness of a dream. Also I really appreciate your comments about the poem and was very affirming. Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/20/2024 6:54:00 AM
Much enjoyed this wonderful exploration giving voice to a beautiful dream. Splendidly descriptive poem, Daniel. Wish the dawn did not reclaim the waking world. Excellent!
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Date: 1/20/2024 8:02:00 AM
Thank you, Vijay for your inspirational comments! Today is Saturday and I allowed myself to go in and out sleep where I most dream. I get a lot of ideas for poems from those dreams. - Blessings, my Friend! Daniel
Date: 1/20/2024 5:59:00 AM
This beautiful poem is worth reading more than once. It shows how dreams can take us away from sorrow , tears or anything disturbing in waking life. This poem describes a perfect place to visit and keep with us in waking hours too. I like that line ...mountains of moonlight, rivers of rhyme. Thanks for sharing. This is a Fave for me. :)
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Date: 1/20/2024 6:14:00 AM
Dear Heidi, it is always a pleasure to read your affirming comments and I am very happy it is a fav for you. Thank You! Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/19/2024 11:52:00 PM
Dear Daniel, this is absolutely gorgeous and magical, made me dream away and think of a realm that sparkles and shimmers with stars that never fade and twilight that twinkles brighter than one could see, i love the way you paint imagery and phrase thoughts in such a creative manner: i especially love the lines “ A city of silence, a forest of fears, The cloud-kissed towers, an ocean of sorrow,“ how vivid and descriptive is that. Through your words i can see all that you’ve shown here, which is
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Date: 1/20/2024 4:45:00 AM
Ink Empress, your words touched me deeply. I appreciate the way you connected with the emotions woven into the verses. Knowing that my poem resonated with you is a source of inspiration. Your insightful comments illuminate the shared essence of our artistic journeys. Thank you and many blessings, Daniel
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Date: 1/19/2024 11:54:00 PM
Sometimes what exactly we need. And also i loved the lines “ As a new dawn dances, the dream dissipates, The illusion shatters, reality reinstates.“ love that! The alliterations and flow and lyrical cadence of this poem truly is impressive! Exquisite job! Pleasure reading always your poetic gems! A new fave this is for me
Date: 1/19/2024 6:19:00 PM
Your poetry is eloquently beautiful, :)
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Date: 1/20/2024 6:11:00 AM
Good morning, my friend! Thank you for your lovely comment. Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/19/2024 5:58:00 PM
I like how the following part is sub_skeletal to the poem, just as a reminding carom of zone lingers to keep you in the skeleton (realm) of your dream, and as a rallying point. "A city of silence, a forest of fears, The cloud-kissed towers, an ocean of sorrow, Beneath twilight's gentle, silent tears. An ephemeral world free of yesterdays and tomorrow, A dreamscape unfolding where sleep freely borrows." All of this in a dreamy state of drift and enchantment-installment, accompaniment. Enjoyment
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Date: 1/20/2024 6:24:00 AM
Thank you, Jude, for taking the time to delve into my poem. Your insightful comment beautifully captures the essence, turning each line into an enchanting journey. I appreciate your thoughtful reflections on the dreamy state of drift and the enchantment it brings. - Daniel
Date: 1/19/2024 1:55:00 PM
A beautiful poem with juxtapositioned contrasts. Thank you for this lovely poem.
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Date: 1/19/2024 2:31:00 PM
Thank you Hilda, I always appreciate your sweet affirmations. Dreams are very contrasting when compared to the reality of being awake. Have a great day and many blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/19/2024 1:30:00 PM
I love to dream. Thank you for checking out my poem contentment and thanks for following me.
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Date: 1/19/2024 2:33:00 PM
Thank you, Debbie, for stopping by. I was just reading your very first poem on the site and enjoyed it tremendously. Being a Christian man of God we find ourselves being sinners in need of a Savior. - God Bless, Daniel!
Date: 1/19/2024 12:08:00 PM
Your poem beautifully captures the ethereal realm of dreams, where imagination weaves a tapestry of vivid landscapes and emotions. The language is rich, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing for a world beyond reality.. I like how it concludes with a delicate acknowledgment of the transient nature of dreams, likening the dreamland to a "mere mirage in the moonlit night." The mention of the dream dissipating "like a mist in morning sacred light" brings a sense of closure to the narrative.
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Date: 1/19/2024 12:34:00 PM
Thank you, Silent Once; I appreciate your affirmative analysis and insights into my poem. Dreams are an excellent way for the brain to process the events it experiences in the waking state. It is our own created fairytale land. I am happy you enjoyed. - Blessings, Daniel
Date: 1/19/2024 9:20:00 AM
Gosh, what a magnificent poem you've presented here, Daniel..This painted a tapestry of heartfelt depth and soulful emotions,as your words glided in between the symphonies of imagination and reality, expressing how we yearn to escape from the gloominess of the reality and embrace an Elysium of hopes where magic knows no bounds..sometimes,I too,find myself weaving words, suddenly waking up from sleep late at night..It's weird how inspiration strikes. But, poetry is a way of giving wings to dreams
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Date: 1/19/2024 9:39:00 AM
Hiya, your words uplifted my spirit! Your appreciation for the dream of emotions woven in my poem means the world. It's comforting to know that my verses resonated with you. Your acknowledgment inspires me to continue to write of dreams with poetic words. Thank you for the warmth of your response and your friendship! - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 1/19/2024 9:21:00 AM
Your poem truly made me think and feel so much... Especially that ending which flows towards the realisation of reality.. An absolute FAV from you, it's always a pleasure to read your beautiful writes.. Sending best wishes & light!
Date: 1/19/2024 8:07:00 AM
There are so many thoughts you express that mirror my own, Daniel. I wake between 3 and 4 every morning. On those few that I manage to get back to sleep... sometimes I dream. The great depth of scope in your details is beyond what most would offer as imagery. I felt a bit like a voyeur, but not the naughty kind. Your final verse mourns, ever so gently, having to face reality. I hope you are read by poets who appreciate your talent.
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Date: 1/19/2024 9:36:00 AM
Lin, your response touched my soul, as always. Your appreciation for the depth of the poem's imagery and the gentle understanding of my final verse means the world to me. I'm grateful for your poetic companionship. - Blessings, Daniel

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