Beatrice Boyle Poet Rhyme

My Perfect Dream

"I dreamt, I was a butterfly or was I, a butterfly dreaming . . ."


When I was but a little girl
Of nine or ten (or so)
I dreamt of far off places
And vowed that I would go
When I was just a young girl
And barely in my teens
I dreamt that I would mingle
With Europe’s Kings and Queens
For I would be a famous STAR
A singer of great renown
And I’d be often summoned
To sing before the crown

By the time that I was twenty-five
I no longer dreamt of yachts
But the daily care and feeding
Of three tiny little tots
And now that I am older
And all the children have left home
I still dream I’ll find my fortune
When I write that perfect poem!

Copyright©  1995 Beatrice Boyle
(All rights reserved)

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Carol Sunshine Brown July 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM Congratulations Beatrice on your win in the contest of Constance La France "Day Dreams and dreams and dreams" Love, Carol

Lee Ramage July 15, 2011 at 9:58 PM I just loved this poem, enjoyed thoroughly. Lee Beatrice Boyle July 16, 2011 at 2:35 AM Thank you so much Lee. Bea

Elaine George July 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM Beautiful, Beatrice. Many congrats on your super win, Lainie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 15, 2011 at 6:20 PM Congrats Beatrice on your wonderful win in daydreaming contest luv.. a first class entry for sure.. a great big win..luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta July 15, 2011 at 5:56 PM My congratulations on this win in the contest of constance, Beatrice

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 7, 2011 at 12:24 PM lovely words in this tale Beatrice.. we all wish to write perfection at some point in life and we have our entire life to continue to dream luv... Beatrice Boyle July 8, 2011 at 12:29 AM Thanks for commenting Linda-Marie. This poem is truly from my life and heart. I studied piano and Opera from childhood and all I ever wanted to be was an Opera Singer. Still singing in chuch and chorale groups that visit hospitals and nursing homes. Have pipes...will travel! lol Bea

Carol Sunshine Brown July 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM What more could I ask for today? It is a beautiful day the sun shining and birds singing. Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry with us Beatrice. Love, Carol Beatrice Boyle July 8, 2011 at 12:32 AM Thank you so much Carol...Happy I was able to contribute to your lovely day! Bea