Daver Austin Poet Free verse

Lost

In my dreams
I'm forever walking around
Lost in a big city
Trying to find something way out somewhere
Walking
Never in a car

Although    one time I was flying
Flying around corners that went    nowhere
But what a wonderful dream
To be flying
To be REALLY flying
Just once

Ever since I'm on foot
Wandering the corridors of strange buildings
Asking directions of strangers
Getting strange directions
My destination is always out in the countryside
But    I'm in the big city
Lost

There is a field with cows and horses    sheep    corn    a big willow tree
A rundown wire fence
And in the distance    a two story farm house
This is usually my destination
But vision is blocked
Lost
Lost behind high buildings

When finding possibilities is near
There is a blank space _____________
Then POP!
I'm back where I began
Lost

People have told me I'm searching for God
But this is not what strikes me in the dream
Actually
God is searching for me
Searching from that countryside field
With cows and horses    sheep    corn    a big willow tree full of shade
God is flying around corners that lead nowhere
And God is
Lost
Lost behind tall buildings

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Andrea Dietrich January 21, 2011 at 9:31 AM wow, so profound, Daver. PUtting it back on God too. MOST interesting! Made me think of things you have previously written from your childhood. This would have worked so well in that one contest Constance did a long time ago. I remember posting a poem on being "lost" for that contest. It is a dream that really gets to you, the weird feeling of being lost! Luv, Andrea

Ashe Kristy De La Keur Scoville April 28, 2009 at 10:17 AM I enjoyed your poem. I have similar dreams of going no where and ending back where I started. Thank you for your comments yet again....am new at this and well my confidence is waning.......

Lorraine Frazier April 28, 2009 at 6:32 AM this is truly incredible to me. i swear i've had a dream similiar to this for years. i'm usually on a bicycle, lost in the city trying to get home, encountering strangers giving directions but never getting to the place that i seek. thank you for this poem. i definitely relate to it. very good write. and thank you daver for the comment you made on dreamer's passion. blessings! RAIN............

Kristin Reynolds April 23, 2009 at 11:34 AM Holy moley. those last 3 lines..wow. how many more times must I be reduced to naming you brilliant before I'm hauled off by the 'over-indulged-word' police? Daver, what a dream! Keep it up; all i usually get is a bunch of day to day doldrums in my dreams. like shopping or hanging out with my friend - i would welcome flying! love, Kristin

James Marshall Goff April 22, 2009 at 1:03 PM mysterious write! great dreamweave! nicely done! Daver...Jim

John Rhinem April 17, 2009 at 5:31 PM Smile~Well, I am not sure how much time You have left Dear Daver? Actually, I'm not sure how time any of us have left? But, You better hope that "He" finds "You," no matter where that may be!!?:):)~Smile, excellently crafted write here dear Brother~I love the way You write actually~Always intriguing, image filled and interesting!!!:):)~"My Love Always To 'You and Your Loves,' John!!!"~"Bye Dear Brother!!!":):)

Carolyn Devonshire April 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM Wow, Daver, my greatest fear is "being lost." And, like you, I often "fly" in my dreams. A counselor once told me the flying was a device to escape worldly troubles. This is an awesome poem! Love, Carolyn

Autumn Rose Wood April 16, 2009 at 4:17 PM So good. Thanks for the dreamy trip. You are certainly on to something. I don't believe you are lost at all. You didn't lose me.

Brian Anderson April 16, 2009 at 6:50 AM this poem for me asks the defining question for my generation.... have we lost God? brillant, daver

Corinne Curcio April 15, 2009 at 5:52 AM Quite a journey Daver - I haven't had a flying dream in ages and I've often been lost in dreams. I love the last stanza and line especially.

Carrie Richards April 14, 2009 at 6:51 PM You took me along on this flight ..... I think we all spend our lives searching (if we are honest,) this was so thought provoking, ..... awake or in our dreams a never ending search ....this was a great ride! love, Carrie

Sharon Winter April 14, 2009 at 1:58 PM Thought provoking indeed. Yet, I am left with the feeling of, God searching for you and you searching for God, being one in the same. Just my take if it is even either, as I know not much of the interpretation of dreams. Love the poem and the subject of dreams. When I fly in my dreams the part I love best is taking off. It's like a 'hey, I can do it!' feeling. Hi Daver. Love, Shar

April 14, 2009 at 1:48 PM And someday you'll find God and it will lead to somewhere. Until then, keep seeking. This is a thought provoking poem with a lot of depth. Thank you taking time to comment on my poetry. My thoughts and prayers go with you. Karen