Today, I glance upon my dashboard to see a dream that is at its last step. Not mine, but a group of others. It is a place quite close to my heart, where I have shared my poetry since long, and found quite a few readers and friends; it is also a place that has helped my poetry to grow. So this poem is dedicated to them. Thanks Brian, Claudia, Adam, Pete, Gay, Chris G, Leslie.. My apologies, I can’t remember all the names perhaps! (or have I?)
The poem, written in “Free verse”, for One Shot Wednesday at One Stop Poetry.
It all began with a dream
When few came together
To join their visions; to get
The few to become many
Their vision was unique
To merge together talents
Similar feathers, one nest
And then help others too
To explore their visions
Many joined their dream
Found new friends; ideas
Took shape in moments
And from a single dream
Alighted lot many others
Today, I heard the dream
It said to me, “Goodbye”
It had reached its ending
And when I would wake
It would shimmer away
I awaken; but I wonder
How can that dream end?
It is now brighter; to me
It is only a new beginning
© Leo 20/July/2011
Vinay Leo R.
Poetry & writing are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.
Not sure if it’s a dreams end or a new beginning.
You are right, Martin. I think perhaps it could have been worded better. It should be a continuation of a dream through another I guess! 😉
Dreaming. Such a mysterious thing. Great poem!
Kelly
http://simplydeeppoetry.blogspot.com
Very mysterious 🙂 And to me, it is also endless, Kelly. Thank you.
Thank you… I enjoyed reading your sentiments very much and the positive turn for the ending.
☮.Siggi in Downeast Maine
siggiofmaine.wordpress.com
Thanks to you too, Siggi. Glad you liked it 🙂
leo…thank you for honoring one stop…it was a place dear to my heart…a fine bit of verse…here is to new beginnings…
Thank you for the memories there, Brian. It was a place dear to mine too. Cheers! 😉
Well written verses and a fine tribute to crew at One Stop Poetry.
Thanks, and glad you felt so, Knightsheart 🙂
Dream big and in color – awaken and create. Then dream again…
This world is so much better when a group of like-minded souls strive to create a community of beauty. Thanks for this, Leo. I loved it. Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/teacher-says/
Thanks, Amy 🙂 Glad you loved it. Indeed it is better when like minds unite. The dreams become brighter then..
Leo, this was beautiful and you did One Stop/One Shot proud.
A fine tribute to a once haven for some of us!
Nicely done, my friend! 😉
Thanks, Andy. Glad you felt I did the tribute justice 🙂
really nice of you to pay tribute to your first readers Leo. im extremely impressed 🙂
and the poem is just beautiful. “just a new beginning” lovely. touching 🙂
Kirti, the players and hosts of One Shot weren’t my first readers, technically! 🙂 But one of the memes I’ve shared my poetry most at. Thanks for enjoying my poem 🙂
Awww :3
So sweet 🙂
Thanks, Shriti 🙂
Isn’t a dream just a action in subconscious ?
Maybe, but I also find it to be a way toward the future, Dishita.
very good attempt …
nice to read …
keep writing & smiling always…
Thanks, Sowmya, and glad you felt so..
This is a lovely post… very heartwarming. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Deboshree 🙂 Glad you liked it.