Ocean of Yesterday's Dreams

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I stand with you upon the shore
                          of dreams that echo,
                             but are no more.
                   A yesterday where dreams once
                                    flowed,
                         The ebbing waves that
                                finally slowed,
                            For dawn of dreams      
                                 unrealized,
                          We watched together 
                                weary eyed.
                         
                         Our arms once open
                                 to the tide,
                            Now hang limply
                                at our side;
                           mirrored on smooth 
                               waveless sea,
                     Unless perchance you wave
                                   with me,
                        Bidding adieu the rushing
                                   Streams,
                      That lead to oceans of our
                                    Dreams.
                             
                              Now hand in hand,
                               upon dried sand,
                          hearts flow to yesterday.
                           Echos in a concha shell,
                             we turn and fly away.

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Faye Gibson

Date: 3/5/2022 5:59:00 PM

This is beautiful...made me feel a little sad, but so lovely.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/6/2022 2:36:00 AM

Thank you for your visit Fave, it is a little sad, I was feeling somewhat blue as I wrote it. My husband and I are growing old, and though all our dreams didn't come true, we do have peace in the future. Sometimes, it is good to realize some of those amazing youthful dreams were just that, dreams. We've had a blessed life despite anything else :) Thank you so much for your visit and comment <3 ~BJ

Deb M

Date: 2/20/2022 3:26:00 AM

Written so beautifully…..love it BJ! Debx

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/6/2022 2:30:00 AM

Thank you so much Deb, you have blessed me so much. God bless your Sunday and your new week ahead! ~BJ

Anna Marie Kaianah

Date: 2/15/2022 10:37:00 PM

Beautiful write BJ. ~Anna Kaianah

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/6/2022 2:29:00 AM

Thank you sweet Anna, I so appreciate your visit and kind words <3 God bless your busy Sunday and your new week ahead <3 ~BJ

Bill Baker

Date: 2/13/2022 9:51:00 PM

Nice romantic poem of days past and present, B.J. Enjoyable read, Bill

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/6/2022 2:28:00 AM

Thank you Bill, for your visit and uplifting words to me! Happy Sunday, may God bless your new week ahead <3 ~BJ

Debra L Brown

Date: 2/13/2022 6:00:00 PM

BJ, That and outstanding write. FAV....Blessings ~ Debra

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/6/2022 2:26:00 AM

Thank you Debra, what a blessing you are, I am so honored that this is a FAV for you! I hope you have a blessed Sunday, and week ahead :) <3 ~BJ

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/13/2022 5:39:00 PM

As long as you fly away in unison it is always a good thing, keep your memories close to your heart, love even closer dear Bj, love your precious write, stay well, :)

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/6/2022 2:25:00 AM

Yes, that is true Mystic Rose <3 Thank you for your visit and comment :) I don't know how I missed responding to all of the comments on this poem, but I so appreciate your kind words! God bless you <3 ~BJ