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A dream
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A dream |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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I know to let a dream play out then swiftly close the door and let it knock at will on my now reality. I grant some measure of respect and smile at its deviousness but remain as one detached and completely unmoved. And of that dream that long ago scanned the pages of my soul it forgot to do the updates and stay current with the times. Knock-knock, knock-knock. the door stays closed; I have no earthly need for yesterday's dreams. So it tries to tell me, "No, no, no, it's new and untainted" but I smile again detached, unmoved; its lies are not my karma. Let it lie where all dreams lie on the doorstep cold alone for it won't ever ere again impact on my reality! Helen / 18 March 2011 |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..well-expressed; enjoyed..>>spiros |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
New approach on the dream scheme of things, Helen. Methinks it is a good thing to allow old dreams to wither and die at our doorsteps. ~ My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle. ~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Letting old, unrealized dreams die, can be a painful process. However, that leaves room for new dreams to take residence and to some day become part of our reality.  Dream on, sweet dreamer! Love, Linda |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
I tried not opening the door to an old dream once, and it broke through the window... Dreams are the warnings and wonders that we don't even know we have, deep inside. Lovely Helen. |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
Do I perceive the use of double meanings, of how these wise words of yours pertain to both hopeful waking dreams (that pan out to be unrealistic at times), and to night-time sleep dreams, some of which must really be "Slugged" out cold in trade for waking reality's familiar welcome, before they become a tad, bit or smidgen too painful? Very good metaphor, if that's the correct description. Also, by karma I presume you refer to fate. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
And of that dream that long ago scanned the pages of my soul it forgot to do the updates and stay current with the times. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love that!! Dreams don't always keep up but the fact that they ever were is a keepsake in itself. Seems with age we learn to compartmentalize them and let go of/or at least temper what isn't worth dreaming. Hugs honey~ |
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