Tread Softly

*Inspired by the famous line of William Butler Yeats
"Tread softly because you tread on my dreams" 


Tread softly because you tread on my dreams*
Tread slowly because on your shoulders I lean,
Tread lightly on those weightless moments,
because they carry my  heavy heart. 
Tread carefully on those soft rosebush,
they hide your thistles unseen. 
With every nuance of your love, 
I have created my paradise
With every dandelion you scattered,
I have  created my lavender fields. 
With every color you splattered,
I have created my porcelain sky.
With every dream you shattered, 
I have learned to caress my scars.
Tread your steps softly dear, 
don't leave footprints on my heartway.
Tomorrow never comes, its forever yesterday.



Date written 1st February 2020
Contest 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 9 




Was ranked 2nd in best poem of the month February 2020
Resubmitted.to  John Hamilton Your best free verse 2020



Sponsor	Silent One
Contest Name: Famous poetic lines that inspire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Mishra Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Debjani this is a wonderful poem from your pen that deserves all praise! I am reading it quite late I see but every word is worthy of the praises received. A sublime flow! And you know what, that quote by Yeats, the other day I was thinking about it from my memories. Congratulations on your win! Really happy to see you placed high. Keep writing :) Instant favourite.
Pandit Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 6:49 AM
Beautifully done--enjoyed the read, Debjani--congrats on your multiple wins and well deserved accolades.
Blodgett Avatar
May 25, 2020 at 8:39 PM
So beautifully heartfelt your melancholy is. Love it
Hamilton Avatar
May 25, 2020 at 7:25 PM
This is stunning writing Debjani, you are quickly climbing the ranks here, well done and congrats on another great win!
Godwin Avatar
March 1, 2020 at 9:52 AM
Breathtaking! CayCay
Somadas Avatar
February 27, 2020 at 9:59 PM
Beautiful poem..Congrats on your win Debjani..
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 5, 2020 at 2:04 AM
You know how to reach the tenderness of the heart Debjani! My heart was moved by the sorrow, by the scars left behind. I can relate. Your have written an exquisite poem and I am faving this bright gem! Congratulations on your wonderful win! I loved this moving piece. xxoo
Andresen Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 7:07 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Debjani :) - greetings from // Anne-Lise :)
One Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 6:56 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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