I Dream Poetry



From time to time,
I suffer from poetic insomnia ...
sleep deprived makes my muse grumpy
Even I don’t want that sulking soul around me
Dreamless nights
makes my pen yield lethargic writes
No creativity ... no spontaneity,
just listless words on a page
Wooden emotion props on a paper stage
So I always desire to sleep, to dream
It allows my mind to wondrously be open to everything,
even things I wouldn’t have thought I could imagine
in my wildest dreams
Such is the enchanting properties of poetry
When I dream poetry;
my thoughts morph into yours thoughts,
my dreams hold hands with your reality
I become you, 
and you become me
This is how true poets see
We dream of the words,
others find difficult to speak
The poet in me must dream,
how else will you spirits, who are worlds away,
have an astral sherpa path to receive me?


Contest: What inspires you to write poetry
Sponsor: Julie Rodeheaver
Date: 9-5-17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Ashley Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 9:51 PM
An inspired write Freddie. Poetry is the stuff of dreams, real or imagined, while awake or asleep. The muse finds creative ways to touch our hearts, minds and souls with creativity. Lovely lines of shining poetry. Hugs and my warmest wishes to you my friend.
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September 11, 2017 at 8:25 AM
Freddie, my poetry comes to me in dreams as well. Except for yesterday, when walking with my sister's dog and other dog walkers, we sawe air balloons in the air. All the dogs were scared. So I wrote about it. Have a nice day my friend. Hugs and Love,and Peace.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 9:55 AM
I love this Freddie. As the Mama's and the Papas sang "Dream a little dream for me."
One Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 8:46 AM
This is an excellent piece of poetry my friend..
Gupta Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 7:37 AM
So true you say ... and nicely too ...
Melugin Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 6:28 AM
Great work Freddie, Keep on dreaming and writing about your visions! My best to you, chuck
Downing  Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 9:21 PM
Oh but yes the poet in me must dream on :) I love this! Great inspiration Freddie, and good luck in the contest... hugs and smiles always :)
Cozart Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 5:16 PM
Freddie, you're so lucky. When I dream poetry it's just one hot mess!
Muideen Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 4:11 PM
You have penned great poem here my friend. Good luck in the contest.
Andresen Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 12:42 PM
- Freddie, poetry helps us to move our emotions and opens doors for new thoughts and dreams ... and share with others with a smile :) - Love it :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
B. Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 11:39 AM
I agree with Heidi, so happy that you share your poetry with us! :)
Sands Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 9:26 AM
Oh this is a definite favorite Freddie and how lucky we are that you dream with words to share with us! Thank you :)
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