Live In a Dream:

As the sun goes down on another dreary day,
I hear the Blackbird singing as he makes his own way,
The drizzle begins and the wind starts to howl,
A feeling comes within like an old wise owl.

As I gaze out into the world with eyes of a seer,
I suddenly realize there's no such thing as fear,
For fear is not, it is an illusion of sorts,
Every ship sets sail from harbours or ports.

But alas I do my travel at end of the night,
My dreams are coloured not just black and white,
In a world of conflict and evil, it would seem,
It's far easier for me to live in a dream.
                        /|\
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 1, 2016 at 2:27 PM
Blackbirds and illusions, the perfect makings for a dream and the perfect dream for poetry. Lovely rhyme scheme Rick.
Wolf Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 5:41 PM
Thanks, Paloma. It's poets like yourself that give me the inspiration to keep TRYING! Haha. I have my dictionary handy so I'm off to read your latest work. Your poetry blows me away by the way. /|\
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November 1, 2016 at 7:27 AM
Dream on, lover man. Excellent thoughtful poem, Rick. Nice sentiments sprinkled thru out. Yummy, food for thought. Stay blessed, and less stressed, my Aussie friend. Much love to you.
Wolf Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 5:36 PM
You are too kind RW! I don't really get stressed out that much. Thanks again for the great comment RW /|\
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October 31, 2016 at 11:31 PM
how invigorating to just allow one's self to be, chris.. wonderfully quilled.. dream on and huggs
Wolf Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 1:16 AM
Chris? I'll take the compliment anyway! Haha, Thanks, Nette! Rick /|\
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October 31, 2016 at 6:32 PM
This is really nice, Rick. I think it fits for many of us here. Hope you are having a happy Halloween. Do they celebrate it over there?
Wolf Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 6:39 PM
Thanks, Andrea! We do, though we didn't get any kids at our door. It's not that big of a deal over here, pity. /|\
Manassian Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 11:57 AM
Beautifully penned. Yes...I often prefer dreamland. :)
Wolf Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Don't we all? Thanks, Eileen /|\
Green Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 9:59 AM
I wouldn't mind living in a dream but I keep waking up to reality and it's not so dream-like. Really nice Rick.
Wolf Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 5:50 PM
Thanks Chris /|\
Smith Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Living in one's dream would be utopia. Lovely rhyme Rick
Wolf Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Thanks, Tim /|\
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October 31, 2016 at 6:58 AM
Keep dreaming and turn your dreams into poems ... this one a well written poem ...
Wolf Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Thank you, Probir /|\
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