Unremitting Dreams

In the darkest gloom I have only dreamt
As many can’t; though slumber sent
As many gently slept; I cannot sleep
With rest disturbed from rancid dreams
From the beginning of life I could never awaken
The sorrow and pain that many have forsaken
Hearts turn to stone; as I have three
And none were ever given to me
Why- has the lights of youth, in dawns caressed
Do they shake in dreary storms redressed?
From every dream of bad and good
An obscurity that haunts my blood:
From all mountains, or the hills
From the black beak of the river mills
From a moon that hides behind a turning sun
In its glory revealed for everyone
From every killer’s lullaby
That has passed beside me in the night
From the power and surety of every aftershock  
With the world taking my ticking clock
The alarm…ever merciful, never goes off
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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July 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM
Laura, .... congrats *****SKAT
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July 25, 2013 at 10:42 AM
This is wonderfully written, Laura.......hearty congratulations!
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July 24, 2013 at 8:51 PM
Hello Laura, wow... it's an honor having you on my winning list. I can't remember if you ever enter one of my contest... hug.... love ...LINDA
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February 6, 2012 at 12:19 AM
Hello This has such a gorgeous poetic rhythm... Beautiful descriptive power and visuals laid down. I am in awe of this fine fine piece... From the black beak of the river mills (exceptional) Thank you Karen
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January 1, 2012 at 11:30 AM
WHAAAAAAAAAT! I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN. THIS IS WOWTASTIC! Your poetic greatness continues to be displayed. - Kyle
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December 29, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Dear Laura, YOU are a Phenominal POETESS, YOU have a Place in my Heart ALWAYS, LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER. ..Harry Soup Mail Call
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December 27, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Good - thank you tell me yours dream. OXOX love Anne-Lise
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December 26, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Seasons greetings to you, madame. Always good to read you.
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