I Dreamed a Dream

One sleep filled night I dreamed a peaceful dream, of emerald forests and tranquil streams. I sat beneath a bending willow tree, with leaf filled limbs it lent its shade to me. I heard the sweet song of a robin near, the sound of a memory held so dear. It reminded me of my youthful days, it's funny how the mind in times past strays. The wind softly blew the sweet smell of spring, fields full of flowers, a glorious thing. The sky blue as far as the eye could see, I found Heaven under a willow tree. When the morning found me beside the stream, she woke me from my dream inside a dream. 2/17/19
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verse Avatar
July 12, 2019 at 3:56 AM
Awesome sonnet! I have written just one so far and seeing this motivated me to write more. Congratulations on your placement! :D
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July 12, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Thank you Eunice!
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July 10, 2019 at 5:08 PM
Very nice WR, congrats on a fine placement!
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July 11, 2019 at 6:42 PM
Thank you John for sponsoring the contest! Have wonderful evening my friend!
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April 21, 2019 at 2:57 PM
oh wow, I wrote a similar themed sonnet many years ago. This one made me think of that one from long ago. about sitting in nature and "dreaming within a dream". I love how you created your sonnet, Wren. such beautiful lines! Congrats on your awesome win.
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April 21, 2019 at 3:26 PM
Thank you Andrea! I hope you are having a great Easter Sunday my friend!
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April 20, 2019 at 11:41 PM
Back with more congrats on this lovely sonnet and your high placement in this marathon contest, Wren. Bravo.
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April 21, 2019 at 8:15 AM
Thank you Line! Have wonderful Easter!
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April 20, 2019 at 8:46 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Wren! Janice
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April 20, 2019 at 10:08 PM
Thank you Janice have wonderful Easter Sunday my dear friend!
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April 20, 2019 at 4:35 PM
Wren, after 122 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, you have won EIGHTH PLACE overall in my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest!!! Kudos to you for your well-deserved win! ~Mark
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April 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Thank you Mark for sponsoring such a wonderful contest! I am humbled and honored to be placed among so many great poets and their wonderful poetry! Have a wonderful Easter my dear friend!
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March 12, 2019 at 2:54 PM
You did a great job of evoking the senses. Congrats!
Rushing Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 7:17 PM
Thank you Juliet!
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March 3, 2019 at 4:18 PM
Back with even more congratulations!!!!
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March 3, 2019 at 6:34 PM
Thank you P.S.!
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March 3, 2019 at 1:43 PM
Wren - I was there with you under the willow tree and felt the sense of peace. Such a beautifully written 'memory' and congratulations on your win.
Rushing Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 6:34 PM
Thank you so much Wendy, have a wonderful evening!l
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March 3, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Lovely sonnet Wren and could truly be a lullaby. Congrats on your well deserved placement.
Rushing Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 1:28 PM
Thank you Craig. I appreciate your kind words! Have a blessed day!
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March 3, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Wren, what a beautiful sonnet, and lovely dream inside a dream! Congratulations on your second-place win on Mile 21 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest! Thank you so much for supporting my contests. By continuing to place in the contests you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark
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March 3, 2019 at 1:27 PM
Thank you Mark for your kind words and thank you again for sponsoring the Poetry Marathon! It is truly an honor to place among so many great poets! Have a lovely Sunday my dear friend!
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February 25, 2019 at 8:58 PM
Love the last line in particular. Very unique. Kudos, Panagiota
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February 26, 2019 at 5:24 PM
Thank you Panagiota!
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February 25, 2019 at 8:03 PM
Bravo, Wren. A most delightful sonnet. Congrats on your much deserved win.
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February 26, 2019 at 5:23 PM
Thank you Line!
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February 23, 2019 at 10:16 AM
I found Heaven in this magnificent sonnet. I was teleported to enjoy everything you saw! It was an awesome experience under that Willow tree. So beautiful! Congratulations on your win!
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February 23, 2019 at 10:22 AM
Thank you for kind words Sherilynn! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
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February 21, 2019 at 5:58 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win. Awesome write!
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February 23, 2019 at 10:21 AM
Thank you Charles have a blessed day!
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February 21, 2019 at 2:49 AM
- Dream is experiences during sleep, some we remember others we forget :) Congratulations on your winning poem, Wren - // Anne-Lise :)
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February 23, 2019 at 10:21 AM
Thank you Sunshine!
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February 20, 2019 at 5:12 PM
I have read your dream and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara
Rushing Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:58 PM
Thank you Sara!
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February 20, 2019 at 4:02 PM
back with congrats Wren, on your fine win.
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February 20, 2019 at 5:58 PM
Thank you Vijay!
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February 20, 2019 at 2:37 PM
back with congratulations on your 1st tier finish!
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February 20, 2019 at 2:49 PM
Thank you P.S.!
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February 20, 2019 at 2:07 PM
This is a brilliant sonnet, no only for the content, but also for the great rhymes and flow.. You found heaven under a willow tree, thankfully, she was not just a dream.... Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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February 20, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Thank you Silent One for your words of encouragement and sponsoring the contest. Have a blessed day!
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February 18, 2019 at 7:16 AM
Wonderfully done, Wren..enjoyed reading this rhythmic poem.
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February 19, 2019 at 5:55 PM
Thank you Vijay. It is always nice to hear from you my dear friend!
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February 18, 2019 at 5:49 AM
What a beautiful dream, and on awakening your spirit soars'. Well written Sonnet Wren. Tom.
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February 19, 2019 at 5:54 PM
Thank you Tom, have a blessed day!
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February 17, 2019 at 7:02 PM
willow trees and streams (sigh) beautiful picture of peaceful sleep... This has a very nice flow, too... Reads like winner :)
Rushing Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 5:53 PM
Thank you P.S.
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February 17, 2019 at 6:46 PM
"a peaceful dream, of emerald forests and tranquil streams." beautifully done.
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February 19, 2019 at 5:56 PM
Thank you Caren for the kind words my dear friend!
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February 17, 2019 at 5:24 PM
"I found Heaven under a willow tree" like this line...Well expressed...
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February 19, 2019 at 5:52 PM
Thank you Arturo have a blessed day my friend!
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