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Last Night I Dreamt

Last night I dreamt That the world was all at rest From vice exempt Filled with songs of mortals blessed (Refrain) And we waltzed to the strains of a song 'Neath the arbour of love and repose Glad in heart at the absence of wrong 'Mid the lilacs and hedges of rose Last night I dreamt That I danced the night away In some attempt To hold back the morning's gray (Refrain) And we waltzed to the strains of a song 'Neath the arbour of love and repose Glad in heart at the absence of wrong 'Mid the lilacs and hedges of rose Last night I dreamt Of an arbour filled with light And then I wept When it vanished from my sight (Refrain) And I've naught but a memory dear Of the dresses of silk and brocade Of the moon and the stars shining clear And the fond wish that I could have stayed For the contest "Last Night I Dreamt..." Catagory: Serious Written 7/29/13

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/23/2013 6:19:00 PM

I can relate well to this poem, especially the last line. I seem to always regret leaving a situation, before I should have. Because, I learn later that I had missed something special. But, I'm not psychic, so I had no way of knowing. Very well done! I will try to be more critical in the future, but it's not something that I'm good at!

Debbie Duncan

Date: 8/15/2013 11:32:00 PM

Love this,,,, you did this very well ;}

Christine Phillips

Date: 8/12/2013 9:23:00 AM

Isaiah, I have always admired your writing style and most of all enjoys reading your poems. You have great potentials.

Gerald Kithinji

Date: 8/9/2013 11:52:00 AM

May be this could be sung to the tune of B minor or some tune found only in a dream!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/7/2013 4:03:00 PM

I'm so happy with your return of such romantic verses..Yes very romantic and with a sad ending..but sad makes it more beautful and emotional.Lilacs and roses...I loved that..Mr I.

Heather Ober

Date: 8/1/2013 12:19:00 PM

Also, that's such a funny coincidence that you came across "Goblin Market" after I mentioned it. I studied that poem in my Children's Lit class in university. It used to be a kind of warning story for children. As for the other Rossetti, I bet you are thinking of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. He was a painter and Christina Rossetti was his sister :)

Heather Ober

Date: 8/1/2013 12:15:00 PM

Here goes... John Keats ("The Eve of St. Agnes" and "Ode to a Nightingale" to get you started), William Wordsworth, William Blake, Lord Alfred Tennyson ("The Lady of Shalott" in particular), Irving Layton, Dylan Thomas ("Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night")... And I consider John Lennon to be one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, even though he's technically considered a musician. "Across the Universe" is my favourite song (poem) of all time.

Heather Ober

Date: 8/1/2013 12:11:00 PM

Beautiful lyrics, Isaiah. I especially loved the line about the lilacs. They're my favourite flower/tree. With regards to your question about poetry recommendations... Honestly, my taste is very eclectic (aka a bit all over the place). How about I give you a list of my favourite poets and you can decide whether they are truly great?