Vagabond Dreams

Evening's glow means supper is over
and it's time for my pipe and tobacco to find my porch
where I will sit alone 
and the only sound is the creaking of my chair
as I rock back and forth
to watch sunsets in the skies of absorbed light
giving rendered edges to starlights dim
rotating across the vast expanse like a slow carousel
as my soul rides along
hoping to be granted access to wandering dreams
unimagined nor dreamt by gatherers
whose needs are to reap man-made objects of no importance
and fighting to see who ends up with the largest pile
as others argue among themselves over large swaths of Earth
that they can never own
I would rather sit and smoke my pipe
and catch the wandering dreams
of silent rapture and wishful treasure
at the end of a long day

8/29/21
contest Vagabond Dreams
sponsor Craig Cornish
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Kauffman Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 11:22 AM
Frederic, congratulations on your win with this peaceful picture of evening. I can hear your rocking chair and smell your pipe smoke. I like this picture of a choice to be serene and "catch the wandering dreams" undreamt. All the best,
Mitra Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 5:23 AM
Those quiet moments with oneself are the best....Nice write Frederic :)
Lawless Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 4:40 AM
Hey Frederic....you got another rocker? This is a wonderful invitation into a melancholy moment of peace and reflection.....beautifully done.
Agustin Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 12:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this in your awesome poetic style... making me nostalgic of my Dad who "would rather sit... and catch the wandering dreams of silent rapture and wishful treasure at the end of a long day" thankful to the Lord for His grace. God bless you.
Richards Avatar
September 1, 2021 at 3:13 PM
Thank you for your warm welcome, Frederic, and as always, you prove to be one of my favorite poets on PS. Your words to me are sent back to you two fold. This poem transported me to sit along with you on your front porch, watching the sun go down, and reflecting on what matters most. Lovely it is! :)
Parker Avatar
September 1, 2021 at 3:53 PM
Thank you Carrie for your kind remarks, you and your poetry has been missd
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