Last Night I Dreamt

Last night I dreamt I wore a crown
The world and all within was mine
I held in hand the power to be
The best of all was meant for me

Last night I dreamt I wore a crown
Allegiance to none  other did I owe
I was an Island self-contained
Today I see in me, the clown
~*~
7/28/13
Category:  "Serious"....For "Last Night I Dreamt" Contest
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Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
August 20, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Excellent. This is just poetry and what it is suppose to be.
Newman Avatar
August 6, 2013 at 5:26 AM
Wow the rhyme rhythm and flow excellent, just rolled effortfully , you write great entries for these contest, good luck, i enjoyed the read, blessings sueellen,
Horne Avatar
August 2, 2013 at 12:57 AM
love this and the last line is awesome. Hope you're both having a great week x
Cavanaugh Avatar
July 30, 2013 at 9:38 PM
Wonderful poem. I love the meter and the message.
Onclaud Avatar
July 30, 2013 at 11:46 AM
ohh, anne.. this one brings the house dowm , what with your deep insight and flwoing words... your last lines too aturn which made this piece a most meaningful one... amazed!..:) huggs
Sanders Avatar
July 29, 2013 at 2:47 PM
This has a quiet flow to it, I like it, as you already know you are my favorite poet. I'm moved by your conversation when you speak in your poetry. You are wonderful and I love reading your poetry, you and a very few other poets surprise with your voice. I'm always litsenning.
Carrillo Avatar
July 29, 2013 at 9:38 AM
This is very nice. I like it. There is a Spanish song, with that name. Last Night I Dramt. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.... Lucilla
Roberts Avatar
July 28, 2013 at 5:16 PM
this has not been entered on the contest page Annalise ( also title is to be Last Night I Dreamt)
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