What Dreams Are Made Of

Need I ask what dreams are made of
or why they enter in slumber.
One can dream during light of day
when brain needs rest from encumber.

To sleep perhaps a chance to dream
alike words of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”.
Dreams free souls from constant worry
giving strength within to forget.

Dreams are meant to achieve, strive for
when a longing heart learns desire.
Whether it be of human sort
or an idea to acquire.

Verve is what all dreams are made of
to probe uncertainty beyond.
Dream on with your most harebrained dream
but do not forget to respond.

Copyright © 2012 By Caryl S. Muzzey
Written: 7/29/12

Eighth Place Winner ~ "What Dreams Are Made Of” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Kim Merryman
Sept. 1, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Tate Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 2:22 PM
Caryl, nice poem about dreams. Congrats.
Brown Avatar
August 9, 2012 at 11:03 AM
A well deserved placement for you in Kim's "Dream" contest. Congratulations Caryl. Love, Carol
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August 5, 2012 at 7:48 PM
Caryl, congrats on a wonderful win! I love the message summed up in the last line...love and blessings
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August 4, 2012 at 6:47 PM
Caryl, thank you for participating in my contest. I enjoyed your poem and especially the line about dreams freeing souls from constant worry. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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August 4, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Beautiful poem here Caryl!Congrats on the win!
May Avatar
August 4, 2012 at 3:33 PM
lovely poem Caryl...congrats on your win
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July 30, 2012 at 6:56 AM
I love your dreamy entry and a great message, too! Best wishes in the contest. Love and Blessings, Rhonda
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July 29, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Nice Poem, I like it...good luck in the contest :)
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July 29, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Good luck in Kim's contest..Reads like winning material to me..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Dreams are the frosting of life..Sara
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