No One In Particular - In the Wake of Our Dreams

No one in particular (in the wake of our dreams)

We don’t look like they do,
graphic replicas of a life in tatters,
drifting on lonesome clouds
Dove’s wing spread
capturing the wind,
waving goodbye to an existence
that dreams in black and white,
fashioning commercials
like chip and salsa dispensers

Camouflaged by sadness,
greens and browns woven in corduroy overalls
Contemplating the loss
before the beginning creates a title
and words have only meaning
for others who chose to read
and believe that each day
is a jewel in the crown of the month

Floating on seas of discontent
even though heart shaped sails
reflect on horizons
much closer than they appear
but still so far away
that silhouettes resemble unmentionables
as others keep a watchful eye
for anything that even seems
like a tide fueled rumor,
just because they can

Still, we don’t look like they do,
maybe because our visions come through
a brilliant sunrise and we realize
we do need somebody 
and we won’t hesitate to cherish,
quietly of course,
those who come to touch us
in the wake of our dreams,
hiding in plain sight,
disguised as no one 
in particular
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 6, 2016 at 12:30 PM
Layer upon layer, like an onion that causes one to shed tears, and appreciate its repercussions. This needs multiple reads to comprehend its authenticity and genius! I had to smile at 'like chip and salsa dispensers' only you, only you Chris. :)
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December 6, 2016 at 12:34 PM
I guess I was hungry when I wrote this. :) Thank you my sweet friend. Your kindness always touches my heart. Your comments are my poetic chips and salsa. :)
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December 6, 2016 at 12:11 PM
This is one to read real slow... gives me a warm feeling ...maybe a little melancholy feeling...A fave.
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December 6, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Thanks so much Rebecca. I appreciate your visit. This one wasn't getting too much attention, I think it freaked people out because I got serious for a bit. They all can't be love poems. :)
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December 5, 2016 at 3:51 PM
This one is deep Chris and I read it twice. Very good and with truth. I love the ending! :)
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December 5, 2016 at 4:13 PM
Thanks so very much my friend. I thought I'd post one out of the norm today. I am thrilled you liked it.
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