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Softly in Dreams
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Softly in Dreams |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
In my dream they are having a picnic, A young couple and two little boys, The parents sit on a blanket, The kids in the sand with their toys. They are under a sturdy old chestnut tree, On one limb there's a swing held by ropes, The Mom and Dad look up to the sky, As they talk of their dreams and their hopes. Slowly details become clearer, Their faces unknown to me, Still, there is something familiar, Who could this young family be? In the morning while drinking my coffee, That dream came again to my mind, I've had it so often over the years, There were answers I wanted to find. So I went upstairs to the attic, And found a chest I'd seen there before, Inside was a box full of pictures, Dated Nineteen Forty-four. There was the lady in my dreams, Holding a baby in her arms, The man held the hand of the little boy, Who was posing with boyish charms. In another the two kids were older, And the Mom held yet one more child, A perfect family picture, Looking so peaceful and mild. One more album to go through, And finally a fourth child appeared, Now I knew who that family was, At last, my mind had cleared. My two oldest brothers and Mom and Dad, As they looked before I was born, No wonder I didn't recognize them, They weren't yet so tired and worn. Now they are all in their heavenly home, And again they are young and carefree, Assuring me they are still around, As in dreams they come softly to me. [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 10-08-2000).] |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
This is absolutely beautiful! Our loved ones still speak to us, as long as we are willing to listen. Take me as I am or watch me as I go |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Hold on to those....they will be your memories and your connection to them for the rest of eternity....but mainly in your heart. This is one tenderly emotional piece from you. Well done!!! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Pure serendipity - that I should read this - Got those warm fuzzies - - and I loved it~S~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is a lovely warm dream of family love. Now you have pictures plus a keepsake poem to go with them for future generations to enjoy Liz |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Bonnie ... what beautiful memories you've woven into this delicate poem of remembrance. Exceptional flow to your words, and such lovely sentiments. Wonderful!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Bonnie I've heard it said when they enter your thoughts, they are the ones who put it there. This was beautifully written! What sweet dreams, and memories <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Bonnie~ Nostalgically lovely. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Tara - Thank you so much, and yes, I believe they do. Mark - Hold them I will, thanks for your lovely reply. Wilfred - Warm fuzzies are good!!! Especially when it's below freezing here.... thank you for your kind reply. Liz - Great idea, never thought of keeping it, but now I'll put it with the pictures. Thanks. Kit - Thank you for the nice reply, I love the "delicate remembrance." Becky - Wow, I hope that's true. Thanks for that. Marge - Hugs back at ya....Thanks you. Thank you all for reading and for your kind replies. Bonnie |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
One of the most beautiful poems i ever read..loved it.. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Bonnie* What a beautiful poem...at moments like this I'm reminded of how much I would miss not reading poetry...an escape to dreamland while I'm awake |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A beautiful and touching poem, Bonnie... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
yes...serendipity indeed... and Bonnie doing what she does best... a warm hearted offering.. a view of lifes gifts thru her eyes... beautiful Bonnie.. love the title...its perfect take care jm |
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