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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
The Dream It was a dream… Like none other I had ever had. I was me…but not me. I was in another time, another place. I stood within a mausoleum Staring into an empty vault, That was not empty, For within, I could see myself. It had no distinguishing marks As to whom it belonged. I was but a penciled image, Naught but a sketch On handmade paper. Yet deep within myself I knew I would ameliorate, And eventually become Somehow… more desirable. This dream was so strange, So vivid, so real. The illustration I had seen Left an enduring picture On my questioning mind. In an awakened state, The vision never left me, It was always right before me. I wondered who I was, And what it all could mean. How many months later? Five or six… maybe. On a European vacation tour, I stood mesmerized, Trapped within confining walls Of a small art gallery, In front of a portrait Of ‘the me’ in my dream. A striking oil painting By an unknown artist. I was no longer a rough draft, I was a visionary To my dream. My hair was titian red, With curls that gracefully cascaded, Covering the lace trim on my dress. My smile was slightly flirtatious, My eyes filled with expectation, My cheeks crimson… a ladylike blush. It was titled simply… Our beloved daughter Elizabeth Jane Huston Born 1842 Died 1865. That was it… nothing more Nothing less. But I knew, without doubt I needed to know no more. The picture now hangs, In a place of honor On my living room wall. It was a dream… Like one other that I had once had. I was me…but not me. I was in another time, another place. I stood within a mausoleum Staring at a closed vault, That was no longer empty. A carved plaque Stated simply… Our beloved daughter Elizabeth Jane Huston Born 1842 Died 1865. I know that the body, Is safely encrypted, It is recognized, it is home. The soul has been freed. And I am no longer The same person I once was. |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
What an incredible piece of work ! wow ! I was bowled over by this. It is clever, subtle and a wonderful story. You tell it well in a story poem that is excellent. Great imagery and well crafted. One of the best poems I have read recently. hugs from June x |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Well done, Spirit. this fits your name. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
SPIRIT: I really liked this poem and I'm left wondering if this is a true life experience, or make believe. I have heard of a couple of cases of "reincarnation" for want of a better word and this sounds like them. Either way it is beautifull done! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Thank you for reading - fiction only. |
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PatAngel Member
since 2004-04-05
Posts 451California |
Spirit, What an incredible poem! I haven't read anything quite like this before. Patricia 'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go. |
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PKreturns Member
since 2003-07-21
Posts 362New Orleans, LA |
WOW...this would make a great story. I must say I loved this. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Thank you - I appreciate you reading and responding. |
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