In the Fragility of Dreams

Down in the deep of my inner sleep
                After counting dozens of winter sheep
An unmentioned worry can lift its dark head
    To discuss some things, I rather do dread
                And make me shudder in dreams I may reap

                Other times after the cow jumps the moon
                When I am in bed curled up like a spoon
Comes playful sights and happy me sound
    Sometimes in your arms I am surround
                 To wake fresh in my world all lullaby hewn

                 Just as the sandman pulls up my bedspread
                 A simple thought I have, to plan far ahead
See sheep walking a palm tree strewn beach
     Force the bad to stay out of my sleepy head reach
                 Replace dreams of sad for the good ones instead

In The Fragility of Dreams
Sponsored by: Silent One   2nd place
written May 16-2020

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 5/27/2020 2:35:00 PM
- Dreams can be so much and it's not always easy to understand them - Dreams are the best therapy for us humans ... and dreams can be fulfilled - Congratulations on your winning poem, Jeanne :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/27/2020 1:29:00 PM
Loved your picturesque words Jeanne. You painted a beautiful imagination with your feelings. Congratulations on your win :)
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Date: 5/27/2020 5:51:00 AM
I now seen this form in such a long time.. i enjoyed your take on the contest, with nice rhymes and flow...Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 5/26/2020 7:06:00 PM
This poem has magnetic appeal...I enjoyed reading again and again...Straight to my faves.
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Date: 5/23/2020 10:53:00 AM
Very unique, very different and and a clear message! I like this Jeanne! Best of luck in the contest!:)
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 5/23/2020 11:06:00 AM
Thank you Krish...thanks for stopping by for a read.
Date: 5/20/2020 10:29:00 AM
This has a whimsical feeling that made me smile.
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 5/20/2020 10:46:00 AM
Hi Caren...even though I hate bad dreams I really have found that picturing sheep on the beach makes me smile as I drift off to sleep!
Date: 5/18/2020 12:28:00 PM
You're 100% right...if it's for bad, stay out of my dreams...it's actually possible,if you focus on the good things...Nice one
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 5/18/2020 1:21:00 PM
Thanks Arturo...it is something I have just recently learned to do!
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