Together In Dreams

My father is sitting on the bank,
he's petting Goldie's ears.
I see them both and start to cry.
I can't control the tears.

It was as if I wasn't there,
like I was the one who was dead.
He couldn't see me standing there,
couldn't hear what I said.

When I awoke, my pillow was wet.
My heart, so heavy with grief.
They've both been gone now for so long
but they're together, thats my belief.

I was so young, so very young
when they both passed away.
Now and then they visit my dreams
but only for a moment stay.

I miss my father so very much.
I miss our Goldie too.
It brings some comfort to know they're together.
My dreams tell me its true.


~~~~not all dreams are good or bad, some are just
                                  profoundly sad ~~~~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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A. Sharma Avatar
September 25, 2014 at 8:08 AM
Hats off to ur sad dreams Francine! U hv put sadness so well here ,, love the last line,, congrats on huge win!
Yvonne Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 5:10 PM
Congratulations on your win. This poem is written straight from the heart to here and nothing in between. Amazing.
Arowolo Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 1:07 PM
Wonderful and nice write,Francine ....Congrats on your superb win in this contest...
Richards Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 9:53 AM
This tender poem brings both sadness, but also the comforting thought that our loved ones are not alone....nor are we :) Lovely poem, Francine!
Smith Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 8:18 AM
A dream filled with memories and sadness.... Wonderfully written.... Congrats Tim
Guzzi Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 7:24 AM
They are together in your heart as well ;) Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Mehta Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 6:07 AM
Touchy write, congrats on the win, Francine
Allison Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 1:31 AM
many congrats on your win Francine:-) Hugs Jan. the final words speak volumes:-( xxx
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 11:49 PM
Congratulations on your winning poem Francine. That would be a horrible dream.
Roberts Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 11:51 PM
it was as the last line said, not good or bad ... just sad
A   Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 9:23 PM
Hola, Francine, Congratulations, :) enjoy your win, and stop by my latest blog "We Will Never Know" if you have time, or if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
A   Avatar
October 20, 2013 at 12:37 AM
FRANCINE, ... CONGRATULATIONS:) on having your poem featured on the soups HOME PAGE. Goodnight poet friend <3 =LINDA
Hamilton Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 7:05 AM
Francine a deep and beautiful pen so sad yet accepting too congrats on being featured a fine poem Shadow x smile
Guzzi Avatar
October 10, 2011 at 2:25 PM
so very true! And memory certainly is a double edged sword. Congrad's on your win [nice use of meter too!] Light & Love
Bagnall Avatar
October 10, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Congrats on the win.
Johnson Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 7:23 PM
i seem to get the feel of a horse, as i read your resitation, and a smiling man, on the bank again, am i too far away, for trying...
Sweetheart Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 5:16 PM
Congrats Francine on a dynamic win with this brilliant composition for the competition luv.. awesome touching words.. my Daddy and I were super close too..
Quigley Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 12:08 PM
I'm glad they are together too. I have to believe that when I pass,, I will see again all the pets we have loved and lost over the years. They are waiting, just like Goldie. Well written Francine. Congratulations
Brown Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem in Frank's "Dream" contest Francine. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 4:14 PM
So moving, Francine. You describe the image of your father ang Goldie beautifully. When I dream of lost loved ones, I often wake up crying. I don't see Frank's contest posted yet, but this will make a wonderful entry for it. (After my Dad died, I dreamt he was alive and hiding out from the mafia. Very strange, but I woke up believing it was true.) Love the footnote at the end too. Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 11:46 AM
I feel the love that you have for your father and the pet..It is amazing how in dreams or a certain state of sleep we can be revealed something that comforts us about our deceased loved ones or pets..I am glad that you got a laugh about my tailawog..Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 11:38 AM
thankxx Francine ..I corrected it after much angst ..haha...so difficult to access my pages at the moment and where did the spell check feature go..do u know?
Ramage Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 12:31 AM
Absolutely the most beautiful poem. It is just so touching. Thank you so much for writing it. Lee
Larocca Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 8:26 PM
Wow, what a great poem. I felt the emotion in it. Thanks for sharing.
Mccall Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM
i love this poem i remember when my aunt left me she had so many things about her that any body could love i go to sleep at nite dreaming about her she stays with me till i fall to sleep.....love the poem cant wait to hear more from u.
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