That Night
"Live life to fullest, as it seems-
but, leave unlocked your door of dreams."
_by Poet
Three decades had elapsed- surpassing days
they lived next door- partaking fun-filled years.
Oft-times, I'd sit, so dreamlike in a daze-
still fancying them here- and, oft with tears.
One night, I closed my eyes to simply rest
beside the moonlit pool in our backyard.
Before long, deep asleep- I felt distressed
by hazy lights fast catching me off guard.
Then, through the circle of large maple trees,
two shadowy beings each waved a hand-
ethereal- there, floating with the breeze,
they called my name- so I would understand.
My trancelike state of mind said, no! Unreal!
Imaginary, this must surely be!
The spirits of my mom and dad, surreal-
now gliding 'cross the lawn to visit me.
It was that night, I closed my eyes to rest-
while through the circle of large maple trees,
my prayers had sent that vision- truly blessed;
dreamed of my parents- waving in the breeze.
May 24, 2021
~1st Place~
Contest: Writing Prompt - Dreamlike
Sponsor: Constance La France
Judged: 06/02/2021
Words Required (in italics)
dreamlike, hazy, shadowy, ethereal,
trancelike, unreal, imaginary, surreal
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