Robbed by a Clock



Under the soft glow of the moonlight,
 he said,” You’re my moonbeam,
My knees wobbled as if I were about 
to fall,
Quickly, he encircled me in his arms, 
and softly, my name I heard him call,
From a distance, I could hear something like a scream,
As I opened my eyes, he was nowhere
to be seen,
The scream was my alarm clock, the robber who robbed me of my beautiful dream.







By Zyrool
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Good one. I like the surprise written within the lines. Way to go. I used to have to have an alarm clock, but I got a clock that would awake me to music which was so much nicer. It would start off very quietly, then get a little louder, then a little louder until a normal volume which was so much better than an alarm. Now I don't have the pressure of having to get up. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Gifford Avatar
December 31, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Thank you for the read and your lovely comment, Sara. I have gotten one that plays music now. Thank you for your supporting me, it means a lot. Have a Happy New Year my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 7:03 AM
And if you didn’t respond to the clock then another scream might have come about. Oh but the intrusion of a beautiful dream!
Gifford Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thank you for your kind words and support Kim. I know right, so annoying. Wishing you a wonderful day my friend.
Hind Avatar
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This drew me in. A beautiful work
Gifford Avatar
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thank you so much for the visit and your kind words. Paige. Means a lot. Have a great day my friend.
Beaufort Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Zyrool, this is a very interesting read. I'm wondering if the fact that you were woken up also helped you remember what you were dreaming. Some dreams are very hard to remember. It's nice to be someone's moonbeam. Your mind is working in a very creative mode and I suspect you will be back in the groove as a moonbeam soon! Maybe even something more exotic! Smiles!!
Gifford Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Thank you so much for your visit and lovely words, Duke. Much appreciated. I do remember lots of my dreams, sometimes there appear in reality. Spooky. Being called moonbeam was a surprise, glad I woke up by the clock. Wishing you a fabulous new week ahead my poet friend.
George Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
How sad! In the sweet and most crucial part of the dream, to be awakened by the alarm clock is indeed miserable. I can relate to your experience, dear Zyrool.
Gifford Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Thank you so much for the visit and the read. Wishing you a fantastic day, my friend.
Ashley Avatar
November 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Dear Zyrool, I hope in your next night’s sleep your beautiful romantic dream can continue. I hate when I’m awakened from a nice happy dream prematurely. I adore your moonlit poem. Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan
Gifford Avatar
November 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and support,Susan. Means a lot. Sending blessings your way my poet friend.
Kauffman Avatar
October 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
So good, Zyrool! Nothing so sad as a great dream being sent away by the alarm clock! Loved this creative write. Blessings of more sweet dreams to you!
Gifford Avatar
October 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Hello Sam, thank you for the visit and your lovely words. Have a wonderful rest of the week, my friend. Stay Blessed.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 29, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The subtleties of an alarming opportunity, where dreams are realized, Aloha.
Gifford Avatar
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Thank you so much for the visit and your support. Have a great day.
Hind Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Raw verse- most of my dreams I am ready to wake from, lol
Gifford Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Thanks for the read and your support, Paige. Means a lot. Have a wonderful new week ahead, my friend.
Hamilton Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I love this poem Zyrool you did it well dart that alarm clock hugs Shadow
Gifford Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Thank you for the read and your lovely words, Shadow. Sending Blessings your way my friend. Have a lovely day.
Dietrich Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Oh I just hate when this happens. Very nicely described
Gifford Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Thank you, Andrea for the visit and your kind words. Much appreciated. Sending Blessings your way, my friend.
Andresen Avatar
October 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
- A lovely poem, Zyrool ... but, the bell shattered your dream... (a terrible sound in a beautiful dream) - hugs
Gifford Avatar
October 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Thank you for the read, Anne-Lise. Shame I didn’t get to see how it ended. My Neice messes with my phone she plays pranks on me. Changing my settings. Sending blessings your way my friend.
Winter Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This made me smile at the end. The most beautiful thing I've read today. Beautiful! Hope you get the dream again without the robbery ofcourse :)
Gifford Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Thank you for the visit, Anne. Hearing that my poem made you smile was worth my efforts. Have a wonderful rest of the week, my friend.
Daniels Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Yes, I know ! Time always calls us back to 3D reality. Lovely little poem on clocks, time & dreaming, Zyrool. Have a beautiful day, Ghairo.
Gifford Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Thank you so much for the read and your kind words, Ghairo. Much appreciated. Have a wonderful day, my friend.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Hello Zyrool, i hopew you get this dream again to see how it is suppose to end. Hugs. /Darlene/
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October 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Hello Zyrool, Yes sometimes it is best not to know. Yes I think the alarm clock was your robber. Hugs. /darlene/
Gifford Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Thank you so much for your lovely words, Darlene. Sometimes it’s best not to know. Have a beautiful day my dear friend.
Greenhough Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This is a very romantic poem. May all your dreams be happy ones.
Gifford Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Thank you for your kind words, Hilda. Have a wonderful day, my friend.
Bauer Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
nicely done, zyrool! i enjoyed this very much...
Gifford Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Thank you so much for the read and your kind words, Ilene. Sending blessings your way, my dear friend.Have a fabulous week ahead.
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