Reverie

 Reverie … 
 
Maybe I was dreaming, the season was the spring, 
Blissful, joyful, youthful, I lived it like a king. 
 
Maybe I was dreaming, when the mirror was my friend. 
hair was black as midnight, and smiles were not pretend. 
 
Maybe I was dreaming of running back and forth, 
running after sunset or wind that came from north. 
 
Maybe I was dreaming, my dream was young and bold, 
Now my days are gloomy and nights are getting cold. 
 
Maybe I was dreaming, mom was there with a smile 
Hugged me, kissed me, and loved me, even for a while. 

Maybe I was dreaming, when flying with no wing. 
Dancing dauntless, and thinking, death will never sing. 

Maybe I was dreaming the sweetest dream of all,  
Laughing with my father while tears began to fall. 
 
Maybe I was dreaming, when playing hide and seek,  
Woke up one day, found out I am sick and also weak. 
 
Let me be in dreamland do not wake me up. 
In dreams, I am drunken, pour me one more cup. 

Let me be in dreamland, the sky is brighter there, 
I am always blissful, and love to breathe that air.  
 
Let me be in dreamland, like children I can run. 
Like dawn in the mornings, who melts in loving sun. 

Let me be in dreamland, my days are always dark. 
Darkness is so painful; all I need is a spark. 
 
Let me be in dreamland, “Haloo” lives in dreams. 
He knows what the dreams are as sweet as it seems. 

4/13/2022   Haloo
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Romios Avatar
October 18, 2022 at 2:17 AM
Pashang, I never saw this before. Today is 10/18/2022! Itis marvelous, poetess. I, too am older. ButI dream when awake. I can’t remember dreams, so I must recall the past joys, loves when awake. Pretty odd, I guess. I see Connie blessed your POTD…that was No dream. Yet she is gone, that loving being. By the way, my days are bright and sparkling as aChristmas tree…no matter what! Huggs,Pangie
Romios Avatar
January 2, 2023 at 11:09 AM
I was referencing Connie Wong, a poetess here who died a few months ago. Her comment is on your POTD. Pangie
Salehi Avatar
January 2, 2023 at 10:39 AM
Thank you my dear. What do you mean Connie is gone?
Fowler Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 4:25 PM
Fabulous dreaming Pashang! Dreamland is such a forgiving place. Linda
Salehi Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 11:52 PM
Thank you my dear Linda
Dutta Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 11:58 PM
WONDERFUL Your poem has charmed me. Running through last phase only DREAMS of Golden Bygone Days are my companions Blessings
Salehi Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 11:52 PM
You are so wonderful Anisha.
Mccann Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 6:26 PM
I'm glad I found this, Pashang. I dream of my children around me and wake to find they've grown and live somewhere else. Elizabeth
Salehi Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 11:51 PM
Indeed Elizabeth... Thank you for stopping by
Babcock Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 11:48 AM
Excellent write and rhyme to this wonderful piece. love phyl
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM
Thank you my dear...
Horsman Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 9:01 PM
Wow, so lucid the dreams, somewhere to visit in times of woe. the poetry is wonderful, and yes i remember the mirror, one i try to avoid these days. Congrats on POTD well deserved.
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM
Thank you Harry you're always kind to me.
Daniel Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 3:14 AM
Back to congratulate you on POTD, Pashang, well deserved:)
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:51 PM
Thank you very much, Jo, I really appreciate it.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 17, 2022 at 5:17 PM
I love this uplifting dreamy poem Pashang. I have had dreams that I still recall vividly from 50 years ago. When they are wonderful dreams it seems we never forget them. I wish you happy dreams to come my friend. Congratulations on your POTD honor. You wrote this with such a pleasant lyrical cadence I enjoyed reading every word and could relate perfectly to growing old. I am putting this into my Faves! Excellent! Blessings xxoo
Salehi Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 12:54 PM
RIP
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:52 PM
Thank you, Connie, what else can I do but dream.
Callus Avatar
April 16, 2022 at 6:27 AM
Congratulations on p.o.t.d. award, Pashang. We all wish for life to be happy and free of pain and sickness, but alas there come times when we have to face reality!! ~ Regards // paul
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:53 PM
Indeed Paul... Indeed.
Nicole Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 7:17 PM
In a dream, anything is possible. This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Your thoughts curl softly around me. Congratulations Pashang, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:54 PM
Thank you Brandy four beautiful comments.
Romios Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 2:35 PM
A fav, automatically. A wonderful, universal poem...which of us has not held one, more or all of your thoughts? Congratulations and a huge bouquet of Roses on this awesome poem.Celebrate with honor! Panagiota
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:55 PM
Thank you for the bouquet of roses. You are so kind.
Maverick Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 1:16 PM
Good to see poem Of the day Pashang. And I note with a, lucid elusive dream write That touches in spots similarity that others Might have felt, through the numb hands of Night and the intrusions and illusions that Can flow our way.'
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:56 PM
Thank you Joe for being a great friend. Thank you for your wonderful comments.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 11:21 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Poet. What you have said, is true for all of us. We want to be in a dreamland, for ever..and never realize there are sickness, pain, loss, and death. deep feelings rendered! BW ~ Mala
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 4:59 PM
Thank you, Mala... I think this is the first time I've seen you on my page... Hope is not the last time.
Meadows Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations on POTD. It is a lovely poem.
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Thank you Janet for a wonderful comment.
Watt Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 10:58 AM
Pashang, this is a lovely reverie, and a thought-provoking write about aging and looking back upon our idyllic memories. I especially enjoyed the line "I am always blissful, and love to breathe that air." Thank you for sharing these dreams, congratulations for your poem of the day selection ~ John
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Thank you John, I am always in dreamland
May Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 9:55 AM
The bliss of dreams, Congrats on POTD
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:01 PM
Thank you Joseph.
Alex Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 8:51 AM
Wow! Dream Adventure and joy-filled. Each line is a joy to read. Congratulations!
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:02 PM
Thank you very much for a wonderful comment.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 8:10 AM
Hello Pashang, I enjoyed this poem. Sometiemes when I have a good dream, i do not want to wake up. Congratulationd on the PDTO win. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 3:58 AM
Hello Pashang so a m i still dreaming. Enjoyyour day my friend.
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:03 PM
Hello Darlene... me too... I'm still dreaming.
La France Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 7:51 AM
Pashang, lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:07 PM
Thank you my dear.
Calasibetta Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 7:46 AM
Wonderful POTD, Congratulations! :)Paulette
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:08 PM
thank you...
Goldsmith Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 7:42 AM
Congratulations on your P.O.T.D. win. A creative/fun write. Dreamland can be a wonderful place to run to. Love It. Have a Blessed Day and Blessed Easter.......................
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Thanks a million...
Hankins Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 7:02 AM
Congratulations on your P.O.T.D.!
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:07 PM
Thanks...
Proxenos Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 6:42 AM
Wow Pashang a moving write, dreamland is an escape for us all, can't imagine how sad it must be to be insomniac. Congratulations for POTD, so richly deserved - hope you are enjoying the day and the honor bestowed on you. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:06 PM
Wow back to you my dear Jennifer... You are so nice.
Sands Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 6:31 AM
Dreamland is important. Congratulations for POTD :)
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:05 PM
Thanks Heidi...
Gentile Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 4:38 AM
Dreamland is the place to be Pashang! What an excellent write!! Congratulations on your POTD honors!!!
Salehi Avatar
May 30, 2022 at 5:04 PM
Always...
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