Gary Bateman Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

Author’s Notes: “Sailing Beyond My Dreams” is a Free Verse write that my wife, Ingrid, and I recently collaborated on and finished up on November 11th. This particular poem is one that's rich in certain spiritual and ethereal metaphors and symbolism, and is one that speaks to a meditative journey and reality beyond any one-dimensional form of reasoning. It touches on the symbolic notion of what a person can sense, feel and see when he or she turns inward and considers certain spiritual aspects of a special journey which can move beyond a person's dreams. (Gary Bateman – November 11, 2016) (Free Verse)

Categories: dream, emotions, freedom, god, imagination, spiritual, and symbolism.

Sailing Beyond My Dreams

Sailing Beyond My Dreams

Sailing deeply into my dreams—
All night long, I could sense it,
The ocean in its pure magnificence and majestic wonder.
I smelled Nature’s soft salt from the sea in the air,
Savoring complete its true sensorial magic and delight.
I heard the rhythmic melody of the waves breaking at the beach.
I heard the wind’s sonorous echo loud and clear,
And felt the force of its glorious power and pitch,
Whilst nurturing its earthly promise for a most exciting day!

And now I was finally on the ship—
With its big white sails,
Along with all other people
Who share the same goal.
Despite of any differences, different jobs, and families,
We all are joined together on this unique sailing trip.
Everyone is excited,
And full of hope for a wonderful day!

And now the ocean itself seemed to be very
Excited, full of enchanted hopes and dreams,
Whilst looking forward to everything,
And to what each new day may bring!

And more and more and more—
With every movement of the ship,
I could sense, see, and palpably feel a mystical
Dancing with the waves and the wind
In the midst of this great ocean entire;
And then, I could feel it again:
Freedom, total precious freedom!

And now, at the very same time—
Everybody on this magical ship,
Is so familiar and close together
In this marvelous joint venture!

At this special moment of divine
Wonder and purity,
The idea of God’s own creation
Presents itself with an absolute clarity:
A sense and realization of total freedom,
With all earthly elements arrayed in their
Purest and most radiant nature!

I’m part of this fabulous and fantastic adventure,
In each and every moment—
Yet, at the same time,
I’m never, ever alone!
I’m part of the people—
I’m part of everything— 
And each and every element and aspect of what
God in His most holy and divine grace meant
When He created this miraculous earth!

I am at peace. Here I am. Right now.

Gary Bateman and Ingrid Krukenberg-Bateman
A Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
November 11, 2016 (Free Verse)

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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 30, 2016 at 6:32 PM Yes, again you two have created a beautiful poem that glides through the mind while taking the reader on a wonderful adventure in tune with nature and thankfully, acknowledging our creator for it all. Very nice. Gary Bateman December 31, 2016 at 9:54 AM Thanks Dane Ann!! I look forward to reading more of your poems. You always most welcome to read any too from my selection. (I'm posting less poetry for the time being until I get my second book completed which will be a book of prose and short stories. But I will still post as I can and will come roaring back later!!) All the best again for the new year!! Cheers, Gary

Akkina Downing November 18, 2016 at 4:52 PM As my dad would say, EXCELLENTE :) A very beautiful and uplifting poem. Gary Bateman November 18, 2016 at 5:37 PM Hello Akkina . . . Senora -- muchas gracias y con mucho gusto!! Ingrid and I are very pleased that you liked this poem. My wife was the real force behind this effort!! Have a great weekend, and best wishes always, Gary

Vera Duggan November 16, 2016 at 6:10 PM Hi Gary and Ingrid, what a beautiful message you both have created here a mixture of dreams, love and spiritualism, it is beautiful, I put you both in the same catagory as Peter and I, love and respect for each other, I wish you both well and take care......Vera Gary Bateman November 17, 2016 at 6:28 PM Hello Vera!! Thanks so much!! It's great always to hear from you. I know that Ingrid and I feel the same way too about you and Peter. Ingrid and I will have more co-writes, at times, in the future. She wrote a really compelling short story in "German" that we both of us want to see in one of the future books I'm planning to put together. (We're translating it into English presently.) We wish you and Peter all the best!! Gary

Ralph Sergi November 14, 2016 at 6:48 PM Hi Gary: I can see your arms on the guardrail looking out to the ocean and conjuring thoughts for a beautiful poem to share with your beloved and you did! Congratulations!! Gary Bateman November 15, 2016 at 10:38 AM Hello Ralph!! Ingrid and I truly enjoy your comments here about our co-write. Ingrid was actually the one who got the ball rolling with this write. Thanks again for you wonderful words here. Cheers and Best, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter November 14, 2016 at 1:39 PM Hi G and Ingrid!A very beautiful, excellent uplifting , spiritual, and inspirational vision, poem, you've written here my dear friends Gary and Ingrid.Just awesome!Very beautifully written in this Free Verse style.Amazing piece! Outstanding collaboration!I enjoyed it.Golden pens!A 7 + + + to each !A fav.Sending my love n' prayers to you and Ingrid, as always:))Take very good care of each other now.All the best to you both always G! Spill ink!:))Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light God bless you always!:)D Gary Bateman November 15, 2016 at 10:42 AM Hello Dear One "D"!! Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments and the super rating and fav. I know that Ingrid and I are very pleased that you liked our co-write here. It does leave a most positive message for sure!! Again, our best wishes to you always!! Cheers and Best, "G"

Anne-Lise Andresen November 14, 2016 at 11:21 AM - Dear Gary and Ingrid - After reading this wonderful poem ... it feels like you writes: "I'm part of this fabulous and fantastic adventure" - A pleasure to read this, I enjoy every line - A wonderful journey :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Bateman November 15, 2016 at 10:51 AM Hello Dear Anne-Lise!! Ingrid and I thank you for your wonderful comments here. This one was actually from an original concept write that Ingrid gave me last week. She has insights, for sure, that I sometimes don't always see. We're both very glad that you enjoyed our co-write here!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid November 14, 2016 at 8:58 AM the minute i jumped on the boat of both your words visions through your pen i sailed away truly excellent piece Gary Bateman November 15, 2016 at 10:55 AM Hello Liam Mate!! Thanks very much for your great comments here. This boat (ship) is definitely one to make a life-changing trip on. We're both very glad you liked our co-write here. Cheers and Best Always, Gary

Michelle Mac Donald November 14, 2016 at 6:56 AM "Freedom, total precious freedom!", not something everyone can take for granted, Gary. You and Ingrid have done a magnificent job with this write...congratulations!!! Mikki Gary Bateman November 15, 2016 at 10:59 AM Hello Mikki!! Both Ingrid and I are gratified by your gracious comments here. We are glad that you enjoyed the message of this particular write. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Arthur Vaso November 12, 2016 at 4:35 PM Hi Gary, this is so beautiful, and I read this on a few levels, I enjoyed the metaphors and symbolism, its obvious you two work so well together! Another great collaboration! Gary Bateman November 12, 2016 at 6:14 PM Hello Arthur, Thanks so much for your read here of our poem. We both really do appreciate your observations and comments here!! Ingrid and I do plan more collaborations in the future. I also have many solo poetry writes planned as well. (Most of my time presently is tied up on finishing some key prose writes for my upcoming second book for next year. Never a dull moment!!) I'll drop by to check your latest write for sure. Cheers and Continued Best Wishes, Gary

Alexis Y. November 11, 2016 at 10:46 AM Hi Gary, You and your dear wife penned such a lovely and positive write. The message of people coming together inspite of differences spoke loud and clear. It also had such beautiful imagery it was so serena and just breathtaking. Well done. A without a doubt seveb:-) Alexis Gary Bateman November 11, 2016 at 2:29 PM Thanks Alexis!! Both Ingrid and I really appreciate your comments and thoughts here. It's always great hearing from you too!! Cheers and Best Always, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis November 11, 2016 at 10:27 AM As we open the sails of our soul and the winds of the spirit fills them the immense ocean of Nous we cross searching for the shores of the divine! What a noetic spiritual poem it is my friend, Garry! Your soul certainly an initiate in the mysteries of divinity is! A fav and a seven! Gary Bateman November 11, 2016 at 2:33 PM Herr Professor!! I bedanke mich sehr!! Both Ingrid and I are gratified by your wonderful comments and poetic insights. For quite a while, I've been venturing more and more into spiritual- and metaphysical-type of writes. (This may be an influence too from the prose writes I'm working on for my second book.) Always grand hearing from you. I will stay in touch too!! Thanks for the FAV!! Cheers and Best Always, Gary