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Do You Dream In Rhyme?
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Do You Dream In Rhyme? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Do You Dream In Rhyme? It matters not, I softly sigh As daylight fades and dark draws nigh The time has flown, how can it be Since we lived life in poetry When did I miss the passing years The joy of life, the pain, the tears I dare recall the happenstance That led to this unlikely chance We had a love that’s seldom found Outside of stories leather bound Those nursery rhymes and fairy tales Or poets sonnets known so well We inked our lives on parchment fine And lived the fable, every line Alas as all good stories go The end must come, and this we know No happy ever after lent Its joy to tale, when love was spent And so we parted, “Best of friends” Would seem that’s where our story ends Though sometimes late, on nights like this When slumber comes in dreamy mists And cool winds blow and willows sway I hear your call from worlds away I silence ringing of the phone I lay on silken sheets alone As twinkling stars fill darkened skies In hopes to dream, I shut my eyes I draw the blinds, I dim the light And drawn to you, my soul takes flight I close the space, I bridge the time And wonder, “Do you dream in rhyme?” * Tim, Once more I thank you for your gift of inspiration. I can go months without writing a single thing and then you pop onto these blue pages and my muse just sings. I don't know how you do it or why, but who am I to question inspiration? By the way, can I hire you??  [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (09-01-2004 06:42 PM).] |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Hoot, Dare to dream the voices say we'd not have it another way. An exceptional write from a talented source, in my book, that makes this, just about perfect. Doc |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
HootieGal~ This is SO BEAUTIFUL ... if Tim needs 'to be hired' for you ... I'll gladly chip in~  Inspirational indeed~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Your rhyme dances across the page with great fluidity and grace - lovely. SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
He's for hire???? Good gads, he never said a word!!! As far as the question of your poem goes, however, it is strange, that some will dream in color; some in black and white; some in gray... and while I may not dream in rhyme, I do dream in sharing shaded moments, enlightened fractions, and unsayable feelings.... I am so glad to see you home again, our Ruth! |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
In the glare of daytime's light, He sees the pain of sorrow's bite, Without night's cloak, he hears life's pain, Horrors told without explain, It cannot be, this dreadful sin, In the day where he has been, So he journeys to the night, To flee the sear of daytime's light. Why she asks does he return? Because he loathes of daytime's burn, It is within the balm of night, He feels the calm of inner light, For in his muse he finds release, Escape from day, from pain to peace, And as he journeys to afar, He oft will spy a distant star, Who guides him where he needs to be, Away from daylight, 'til he's free, To the place he hopes to find, within the recess of his mind. He thanks the star who guides him so, Who lets him soar to welkin's glow, Who lets him dream in poet's rhyme, As he flees from day's begrime. Do not you see my gentle friend, What it is that I might send, It is not of inspiration, I offer not collaboration, All I have that I might send, Is but a whisper on the wind, Touching not upon your being, Just a breath, of one man's fleeing, Searching, seeking in the night, To bathe in glow of heaven's light, No more to hear life's sad lament, But melodies, from muses sent, A nightingale, to hear her sing, To calm my soul, her feathered wing, To lift aloft with lilting call, To touch me with gods' madrigal. Clear crystal notes of warbling lute, Refreshing breeze forth heaven's flute, Encaptured in night's symphony, Enraptured in her melody, As sweet as song of whippoorwhill, Music from her poet's quill, Sings of splendor, love's extol, With beauty of a poet's soul, So when you feel upon your face, A whispered breath, reveal your grace, Allowing but a mortal being, To end his search, to end his fleeing. [This message has been edited by Tim (09-01-2004 10:48 PM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Enjoyed this, but to the question, yes at times the rhymes invade my dreams when there is quiet between screams or the mares gallop not that night where there are glimmers of light, but other time it's just dark wordless and stark. Gloom |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
simply lovely, both poem and response...a friendship that will embrace you both, until the end of time... Such beauty here, thank you for sharing |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yeah - I got two for one when I opened this gem - thankya, thankya, thankya...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Smiling at Nan...I click again to smile, myself... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm with Marge... I'll gladly collect and sell aluminum cans if chipping in will keep the two of you writing! *S* Excellent work! *S* |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you all for your replies Tim...beautiful is an understatement, sorry for the delayed response, I was away from home for the holiday...but you inspire me as always |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
We had a love that’s seldom found Outside of stories leather bound Those nursery rhymes and fairy tales Or poets sonnets known so well We inked our lives on parchment fine And lived the fable, every line Alas as all good stories go The end must come, and this we know so very beautiful, yet sad Ruth. This is exceptionally written, well done. Hugs. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A collaboration by yours and Tim's talented muses, would be a welcomed read as well! Oh, and by the way, I DO happen to dream in rhyme! ~ and it drives me nutzoid some nights! lol  Warm-hearted hugs, EA |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Just Beautiful Ruth...Nice to read you again and have you back with us within these blue pages. Maree Well I see you doing, What I try to do for me, With the words from a poet, And a voice from a choir, And a melody, nothing else matters. ~Stevie Nicks |
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Daniel Storm Member
since 2004-09-08
Posts 91New York |
I often wonder what does go on in that dream state. I know color, maybe memories sure, and certainly poetry would be a great way to restore ourselves and wake up inspired. Nice write. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
HootieGal & Tim~ Total enjoyment once again~ Pleased to see this one making the rounds once more~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
Wow... I can't begin to say which part of this poem is nice, cuz I love the whole thing! It flows as smooth as chocolate... hehe.... I'm going to keep this in my library... _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked it |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hoot, dear friend, If this poem had not been signed, I would have known the author, for it carries your signature grace and style, This is truly an exquisite piece! Take care, sweet lady I miss you Liz |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
very nice |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Beautiful to read. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you all for your kind replies. I may not dream in rhyme, but I often wake with a good idea for a poem so have gotten in the habit of keeping pen and paper on my nightstand just incase inspiration hits me in my sleep |
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