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To have a Dream
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To have a Dream |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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To Have a Dream So he said he could dream couldn’t he after the days of cheap wine and darned socks feeling the bite of snow from the hole the crack the piece of life that flew and hit him and made forever close at least he could still dream And I thought yes I suppose you can you can always dream dreams are not earthbound no gravity cements them but only you can keep them safe keep them from disconnect shine their impossible perfection You can even throw them away where they fold themselves on the wings of birds then find them again still hidden in the wooden planks of the board-walk dancing on delight in a gown of gossamer A sweet dream song is like an angel wing of imagining a dream of pure intent is the whale calling that stirs the nesting flowing pull making bubble explodes a dream of passion pulls then torments with wiles drenches sleep with perfume and rocks the smallest chamber that cushions love letting A dream is as diaphanous as breath yet as sure that it can build a castle stone by stone of river rock as it can whistle from a puckered five year old but oh when it touches the wrinkled waiting of a promise it whispers what hope is In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Ahh yes..this was wonderful. I do enjoy dreams, and the way you have described them here is excellent.  |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
"A dream is as diaphanous as breath yet as sure that it can build a castle stone by stone of river rock as it can whistle from a puckered five year old but oh when it touches the wrinkled waiting of a promise it whispers what hope is" absolutely supercallifrafillistic I am overwhelmed. Wonderful wonderful wonderful. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ Gosh .... I just thought I knew what a dream was - Now I know and will stay awake all night looking for one ! 'You can even throw them away where they fold themselves on the wings of birds then find them again still hidden in the wooden planks of the board-walk dancing on delight in a gown of gossamer' 'A dream is as diaphanous as breath' 'but oh when it touches the wrinkled waiting of a promise it whispers what hope is' It just doesn't get better, does it ? Yeah ... knowing you ... it will ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Martie, "But only you can keep them safe Keep them from disconnect" So well written. Enjoyed this read. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
lol...martie ...how DO you do it ......a poem a day, and i could've sworn that no-one could write originally about "dreams". i mean everyone has written everything there is to write about them ...no? .......obviously not! while you are about. quite a mind you have there M. thank you philip |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Martie, wonderful poem, oh the lure of dreams, oh this is so fabulous, and I adore this one. Truly love this, you are so good. Take care Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Martie - I will never have another dream without remembering this beautiful piece of work....it is just so lovely. Bonnie |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Martie, but oh when it touches the wrinkled waiting of a promise it whispers what hope is Superb! Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Temptress--Glad you liked my description..thank you so much. Bill--How come you know how to spell that word? Thanks for you wonderful reply, my friend...makes me smile. Marge--You are soooo sweet! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this, Daniel. Philip--thanks for the mind comment...made me absolutely proud. Thanks Marsha, you are so sweet. Bonnie--thanks for such a lovely reply. Kethry--you picked my favorite line...thanks. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Nobody can weave a dream like you can Martie...this was so tenderly beautiful and full of your wisdom of dreams and hope...beautiful work~ |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Didn't Walt Disney say " if you can dream it you can do it"?---lovely poem Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, Wonderful paint, wonderful write, wonderful poem. *L* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
a dream of passion pulls then torments with wiles drenches sleep with perfume and rocks the smallest chamber that cushions love letting A dream is as diaphanous as breath yet as sure that it can build a castle stone by stone of river rock as it can whistle from a puckered five year old but oh when it touches the wrinkled waiting of a promise it whispers what hope is =========================== So may I never grow up and lose my dream...no, I think I may not. Wonderful weave you have given us...so do you send them is special "Martie" dreamcatchers? |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
When dreams die all hope dies with them. Excellent writing, Martie! Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Butterflies--I'm glad you found some wisdom in this poem about dreams... Jamie--I don't know who said it...but I think it's a wonderful quote...thanks...glad to see you! Thanks Sy...glad you liked it. Mark--You gotta catch your own dream, cowboy..I'll catch mine. Denise--Yes, that's true...the song from South Pacific...Happy Talk.."You got to have a dream, if you don't have a dream, how you gonna make a dream come true?" |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
A sweet dream song is like an angel wing of imagining Yes, it is. I know, because I've had such dreams, and still do sometimes. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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