Sea Dream

I dreamed the sea swallowed me last night
And rushed me, gushed me into its domain.
I feared it would be dark, but I had sight
Of God-made things that bleached my brain.

Schools of fish of exotic design and shades
Swiveled my head and danced in my eyes.
They passed me like brilliant, cutting blades,
Having caught scent of a sought-after prize.

I spied every aquatic thing doing likewise
Engaged in a relentless struggle to survive.
That I am so driven I accept as no surprise.
It is ordained all must labor to stay alive. 

The sea didn’t spare me sights deeply forlorn
Ship wreckage strewn across the ocean floor.
Voyages launched in faith only to be stillborn.
My dream was more than a sight-seeing tour.

Heaven is on high, and God’s proof is on earth—
An incomplete truth I had accepted as whole.
My tour gave me insight of surpassing worth
Telling me in depth truths mortals must know.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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December 26, 2014 at 11:42 PM
PAUL, Congratulations -- This is a great way to end and start the new year, having your poem featured on the soups front page. Hope your Christmas was a merry one! Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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December 12, 2014 at 4:07 PM
truly very beautifully penned dream paul
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December 12, 2014 at 4:28 PM
Thank you, Liam. I treasure words of praise from you. They bless my life.
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December 11, 2014 at 5:48 PM
This is freaky, I just dreamed one night ago that I had fallen off a pool table into the sea and inhaled the salt water. I woke up coughing.
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December 11, 2014 at 7:58 PM
That IS freaky. Thanks for telling me about it. Some dreams are perhaps better characterized as nightmares. Why is it, I wonder, that most of our dreams tend to be dark?
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December 11, 2014 at 8:21 AM
It's a seven for me, Paul. Loved it, especially the last verse.
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December 11, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Dear Cona, Thank you for your kind, encouraging words. Please know that I treasure them.
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December 8, 2014 at 6:44 AM
- A bit of a dream Paul! - A beautiful poem! - Have a lovely new week! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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December 8, 2014 at 7:04 AM
I treasure your kind words of praise, Anne Lise. You're a sweetheart for taking time to comment. Thank you, thank you.
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December 8, 2014 at 12:52 AM
Excellent pen Paul! Truly enjoyed your poetic piece dear friend.A 7 for you! Have a very nice week! :) Love and hugs! Xxxxxx D.
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December 11, 2014 at 8:04 PM
Dear Dorian, I value and appreciate your gracious words of praise. You are always ever-so kind; I couldn't be more grateful. What a blessing it is to have such a friend.
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December 8, 2014 at 6:34 AM
I value and appreciate your supportive comment, Dorian. It's both kind and thoughtful of you to write. All the best to you and your loved ones.
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December 7, 2014 at 11:05 PM
Paul, I love your dream of the ocean floor. Blessings eve
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December 7, 2014 at 11:26 PM
Thank you, Eve. I value and appreciate your encouraging words; they mean a lot to me.
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