Debra Squyres Poet Free verse

Night's Pirouette

Treasured images of you appear
in dreams darkened theater
as sleep hovers near the lids
guarding the threshold
where lashes meet;

Another night of tumbling
into the oasis of memory’s sand;
side by side, hand in hand,
re-exploring what had been.

Remembrances breathing, once again, 
new life into each scene
Falling, spinning, further drifting,
into this dreamer’s dream

Caressing breaths of sleep explore
while still the stars are nigh
until the night ends its pirouette
and again we kiss good-bye

©Debra Squyres

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Andrea Dietrich October 30, 2014 at 9:34 PM ahhhh, this is really nice, Debra. I am not sure what the contest is but I see you got a win. BIG congrats

Len Gasun October 30, 2014 at 4:12 AM Congratulations on your great win and on this outstanding piece my dear friend Debra! Hugs and cheers! love lots, Leonora

Brenda Meier-Hans October 29, 2014 at 9:32 PM Very lovely Debra. Congratulations on your win.

Carrie Richards October 29, 2014 at 8:54 PM Ahh.......the sleep brings dreams of remembrance. SO lovely is this, Debra! Congratulations on a well deserved winning poem! :)

Maurice Yvonne October 29, 2014 at 8:53 PM Congratulations on you well deserved win.

Joseph May October 29, 2014 at 7:36 PM Congrats on a great win Debra

Jan Allison October 29, 2014 at 7:29 PM simply stunning many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xxx

Charlotte Puddifoot October 29, 2014 at 6:14 PM a truly lovely piece this is, it just captured me from the first reading - I love "dream's darkened theatre", and those closing lines are just perfect; the poem has a real dreamy feel and classical quality to it - congrats on your win in my contest :) Debra Squyres October 31, 2014 at 12:10 PM Thank you for your consideration in the contest and for your comment. Much appreciated !!

Tim Ryerson October 27, 2014 at 7:31 PM I second Suzanne's comment below. All I have to add to hers is: WOW...

Suzanne C. Goudreau October 27, 2014 at 7:12 PM Debra, this piece of art took my breath away. So moving is this poem and I could feel your sorrow or pain or sacred memories in this read. You are such a talented poet. Hope all is well with you and that you are happy!

Cherl Dunn October 26, 2014 at 1:03 PM Hello again Debra, Wanted to read a few before getting back to my house work, love the ending on this work, it's excellent inagery stands out, loved it alot take care cheri

Robert Johnson October 25, 2014 at 9:04 AM It's amazing how they don't die in our dreams. You have written three beautifully introspective poems Debra. They have spoken to me like few others do. Peace. :)

Russell Sivey October 25, 2014 at 8:07 AM What a glorious write you have written my friend! I truly loved reading this enjoyable poem here this morning! You have surely delivered a grandiose piece! What a fantastic write, Great Work!!