It Was Only a Dream

It Was Only a Dream

The days of rush and running;
The airport, the hugs the drive.
Our special gourmet lunch place.
It was only a dream.

The twinkling lights, pajama nights,
Planning presents, paper crinkling.
Lingering laughter, long goodbyes.
It was only a dream.

Breakfast out and you’re gone.
Time is rolling along.
I know it was only a dream 
Of sun spent days, but…

Your forgotten present lies on the couch.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 1/23/2018 9:04:00 PM
A deep and sadly beautiful poem Sunlite. The last line is so lonely and woeful. Your bittersweet emotions are beautifully expressed. A captivating write. Warmest wishes ~Susan
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Date: 1/3/2018 1:02:00 PM
Very well written Sunlite. I can feel it .
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 1/5/2018 9:58:00 AM
I always appreciate your input, Heidi.
Date: 1/2/2018 5:13:00 PM
Wow, this was deep my friend. Very vivid but very sad and lonely
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 1/5/2018 9:55:00 AM
Thank you so much, Chris. I was lonely when I wrote it, having just said goodbye to my daughter's leaving after the holidays.
Date: 1/2/2018 8:46:00 AM
Such a sad ending... Is this about loss or the end of the holiday system?
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 1/5/2018 9:53:00 AM
Thank you! It was how I was feeling after the holidays when my daughter drove back home.
Date: 1/1/2018 7:05:00 PM
This is beautiful but so sad...you conveyed the emotions wonderfully
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 1/5/2018 9:51:00 AM
Thank you so much, Tim.
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