Waiting For the Dream

There is a beach of pure white sand
    An island in a far-off strand
where I shall walk with happy feet
    Where tall palms overhead will meet
Where green and scarlet birds will fly
    Beneath a golden tropic sky

There is a spring, whose waters flow
    Along a creek bed cold as snow
That I shall drink with eagerness
    With taste of mint and watercress
To quench a thirst that I have known
    Within my very flesh and bone

I have a world in which to roam
    A tree a thousand miles from home
That I have never even seen
    And yet I know it's branches green
Will give me shade some happy day
    Beside a lake long miles away

My dream foretells my longing's fate
And so I'll bide my time and wait
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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February 9, 2011 at 6:26 AM
This poem is like a sweet melody!
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January 8, 2010 at 1:57 PM
That longing seems t be built into every spirit which is so sublime. You have accessed and shown it very well in this lovely poem. -Robert Thank you for your very kind comments. I do appreciate them. ....let me know if your hubby needs another hand in the garage.
Hill Avatar
January 7, 2010 at 12:52 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! TAH
Sweetheart Avatar
January 6, 2010 at 6:34 PM
Calming and soothing poetry from u Carrie and such an enjoyable read.. this scene is pure delight for a beach baby like me... enjoyed very much... blessings... luv.. Linda-Marie
Kapoor Avatar
January 6, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Extremely beautiful and lovely. Very vivid in describing the beautiful surroundings of your dream place. I recollect these lines which I read somewhere 'If you can dream it you can achieve it'. Thanks for a beautiful poem and for your precious comments on my poem Flow River Flow. Hope you would like my Boatman’s song. With best wishes and love Ravindra
Moreno Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Sublime, excellent use of words...Raul
Loving Iii Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 6:24 PM
heavenly. John Henry Loving III
Delacroix Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Beautiful imagery, Carrie! An awesome place indeed. And perhaps the dream has an underlying meaning as well. Thanks for sharing. Love and happiness, Caroline.
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 6:12 PM
This is very very good, Carrie. wow, it just makes you feel so peaceful, and I hope it gets to become your reality!! LUv, andrea
Owens Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Wow...Your poem is beautiful and makes me want to go to those places...Marty
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