Haunt My Dreams
Latent dreams …
Flawless, this ineffable sight
Exists as harbinger of light
To me she came in latent dreams
routing labyrinths of thorny means—
Her hair in gossamer-like waves,
My heart ruptured from its cage
Her framework was divinity,
The ones spoke of in prophecy—
The ones that now I can’t forgive
The dreams that now my mind forbids
How quickly so a dream appears,
then quicker so the vision clears.
The smiles come in so bitter sad
Just knowing the musings I’ve had
ones that left my sheets so restless
a figment that left me breathless.
Her lips like fruit’s forbidden taste
as clocks did ring a lustful waste
awake I jumped, my sad heartbeat
Described with words as incomplete.
Proud father of 3. Part time writer of poetry and short stories. I want to paint the world in but a few words.
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You romantic man, Paul. This is a lovely poem. Well done.
Thanks Phyllis glad you enjoyed this.
Excellent Paul, flawless rhyme and imagery. That opening stanza pulled me right into the dream.
And…love the line~
‘The ones that now I can’t forgive
The dreams that now my mind forbids’
Very good, enjoyed it!
Best,
Mel
Thank you Mel, I am happy you enjoyed this.
A most ethereal dream that stirs the soul, lingers like a shadow. Beautifully expressed and wonderful imagery Paul. Excellent work as always.
Thank you so much Tony I’m lad you enjoyed this.
Paul, a great opening stanza set this poem up and the rest didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed this verse.
Thank you John I am happy you took favor with this piece.
Another “rupturing” tale of unrequited, yet dreamed of, loving…with special emphasis on the vibrant, physical tense! Very enjoyable, young bard!
Thank you so much Donald. Much appreciation