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Author's Note: This Verse poem speaks to some of the aspects and possibilities that I have identified which may be part and parcel to the some of the human moments or fantasy situations that many of us might find ourselves in from time-to-time as each of us interact with our fellow human beings on daily basis. The key takeaways here, from my perspective, are: "A Soul's View of Our Earthly Life," and "Our Human Moments of Fear, Doubts, and Strife." Enjoy the read!! (Gary Bateman - June 6, 2023)

Flights of Human Fantasy

Flights of Human Fantasy

They come to each of us, at times, in our deep dreams.
And they speak to us of possibilities that address and
echo certain events and situations:
The Time,
The Place,
And the “If” and “When,”
And they give each of us, at times,
A “Soul’s View of Our Earthly Life,”
And what to do, what to dream of and hope for
As each of us seek to confront and to understand
Our Human Moments of fear, doubts, and strife.
And our conscious abilities to overcome them all.

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
June 6, 2023 (Verse)

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Omojevwe Emmanuel Brown February 9, 2026 at 1:21 PM Outstanding job! Long time... Your work making me to roll on bed. Fantastic Gary!

Michelle Mac Donald August 14, 2025 at 4:17 AM People are strange, and can be malicious

Michelle Mac Donald August 14, 2025 at 4:15 AM That horse that I loved so much! .,had been given away to a farmer, still makes me tear upI boarded away to go to school.. the farmer probably didn't want him, so he sold him to a dog food or glue factory, he must have felt I'd abandoned him. No way was I going to load ,y troubles on his back. Same thing for Shane Cooper, I'd been hacked, without a computer, i couldn't reply to his Soupmail, he might have felt abandoned also(

Michelle Mac Donald August 14, 2025 at 3:57 AM Those dreams, at times an awakening. Possibly when we don't listen to our intuition, God finds another means to speak with us? Last dream I'd dreamed, had me crying for days, this was last week. Strange, I'd been with a friend, we were having lunch, a chestnut horse appeared, back towards me. I had had such a hose, 53 years ago. I patted his rump, then pulled out a carrot to feed. My friend said he'd come to find me....

Tahira Parveen June 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM Very well written Gary a good read. Gary Bateman June 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM Many Thanks Tahira for your read of my poem and for your comment here. I am happy that you like it. It's been awhile since I posted any poems to Poetry Soup as I have been working on a Novella and some other prose writes that I hope to publish in the future. I am always working on poetry too. Never a dull moment when it comes to poetry and prose writing. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Faruk Ahmed Roni June 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM "Our Human Moments of fear, doubts, and strife. And our conscious abilities to overcome them all." Amazing writting. Congratulations. Gary Bateman June 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM Hello Faruk!! I am glad that you liked my poem here.I really appreciate your comment here. Poetry and Prose writing can be challenging which can make it all the more fun to engage with and to do it. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Beata Agustin July 1, 2024 at 7:39 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Gary Bateman June 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM Hello Beata!! I really appreciate your comment and your thoughts here. John 3:16 is most expressive for sure!! Take Good Care Always!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary (Keep writing and having fun with poetry!!)

Liam Mcdaid June 27, 2024 at 10:58 AM Beautifully painted word's Gary excellent pen as always dear friend Gary Bateman June 29, 2024 at 12:14 PM Hello Liam My Old Friend!! It's been a while since we last communicated. I am very pleased to receive your comment here on my "Flights of Human Fantasy" poem. I am still writing poetry, but my focus now is on the Novella I am working on which is entitled, "A Secret World of Evil." Hope to get it published eventually. Best Wishes, Gary

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen May 9, 2024 at 8:00 AM Very well written enjoyed reading your work. Gary Bateman June 29, 2024 at 12:09 PM Hello Yolanda!! I just saw your comment here on my latest posted poem. I am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed reading it!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Eve Roper October 1, 2023 at 10:15 AM Dreams my grandmother always said was the opposite of what they were. Which I found out for most part is true. To overcome is a pleasure to succeed. Bless my friend Gary Bateman October 1, 2023 at 10:22 AM Hello Eve, I really appreciate your comment here. Your grandmother sounds like a very wise person indeed. I agree, overcoming is indeed a pleasure to succeed. Best Wishes, Gary

Akkina Downing September 10, 2023 at 6:48 PM Great poem, Gary. :) Gary Bateman September 12, 2023 at 4:43 AM Hello Akkina!! Many Thanks for your comment here. I am very pleased you enjoyed this new Verse poem of mine. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Jerry T Curtis August 27, 2023 at 5:49 AM Great stuff here Gary. People ask themselves " Why am I here " Answer: To over come Fear, Doubts and Strife. Jesus said, And you shall know the truth, and the truth SHALL set you free.....free from those aforementioned. Thanks Gary Gary Bateman September 2, 2023 at 7:29 PM Many Thanks Jerry for super comment here!! I agree with your thoughts here very much. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary