Nette Onclaud Poet Dramatic Verse

I Dream Her Own Dream

brave the winds to await summer
And yearn for days when love duly appears, 
Long enough till daylight erupts
Into a sizzle of wistful rendezvous-- While along the pier, a cruiseship far Moves toward me , my warm delight. 

Preparing foil of blossoms fresh, 
My hand trembles as the sail nears That my flesh moistens from the wait,  
  as passengers alight from the door:
 Still, your silhouette becomes a haze, 
  evanescing into air...
 
And this heart begins to fade 
  in crushed pinpoint of night... 
  a fleeting trance 
Just like so? God how I hurt:
Now my screams slip into oblivion, a 
moment erased 
By a vanished dream thinning
 as summer weeps.

For Silent One :  A Dream Contest
2/19/2019

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Dale Gregory Cozart February 21, 2019 at 11:25 AM Gorgeous, Nette. I see why you won.

James Marshall Goff February 21, 2019 at 11:02 AM Congrats Nette! i see this was a winning poem! such heartfelt angst, with relief ending...nice!

Charles Messina February 21, 2019 at 5:55 AM Wonderful poem, Nette...Congratulations on your 1st place win...hugs Charlie :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2019 at 2:45 AM - Congratulations on your winning poem, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick February 20, 2019 at 5:11 PM I have read your dream and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara

Tania Kitchin February 20, 2019 at 4:25 PM A beautifully written poem Nette, congratulations on your win!

Vegter Papyrus February 20, 2019 at 2:23 PM A climax ending. The whole write was a denouement and then wham...a positive overcoming!

Silent One February 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM This one is really deep and a great take on the contest, just loved that last stanza.. I have a different understanding about this poem, A mum who has sadly died and her daughter remembering her dreams... Congratulations on your first place in the contest..

Mystic Rose Rose February 20, 2019 at 11:30 AM Ah, your poem speaks volumes of the heart of a daughter, one of your very best Nette, I particularly fell in love with your very last line, xo

Vladislav Raven February 20, 2019 at 8:59 AM Hi Nette, a wonderful dedication poem for your mother. Living a memory in dream, how special a write from your pen. Mothers are always with us, ever guiding and showing love. Loved the content of this excellent poetic gem. have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Andrew Fairchild February 19, 2019 at 8:39 PM Oh this is beautiful! Quiet, hidden moment with your mother. Very soft, and tender! Thank You!

Sunlite Wanter February 19, 2019 at 4:53 PM Reads like beautiful music.

Tom Cunningham February 19, 2019 at 4:49 PM Beautiful dedication nette and when they are no longer with us they are never really far from us. Good luck. Tom.

Robert L. Hinshaw February 19, 2019 at 3:20 PM A wonderful tribute nette, highlighting a very special time in your life. Splendid entry for the contest. Thanks for your tender comments re my entry, "I Dream". I too saw the show on History Channel re the Philippines during WW11. My brother fought in the Leyte Gulf Battle & thankfully came thru WW11 without a scratch. Later on he fought in Okinawa & there won the Bronze Star. My hero!

Vijay Pandit February 19, 2019 at 2:04 PM A special tribute to your beloved memory...and mother's dream. Well written, as always. Best for a win, Nette.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2019 at 1:44 PM - Lovely poem, Nette :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)