Head Full Of Dreams

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 25 Apr 2019
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Every writer has a gem

they wish to share

coming out of visions

exposing their flair,

 

some are like diamonds

glimmer and shine

few are full of promise

as if from goldmine,

 

squirrels hide and lose

treasured garden stuff

as ideas can be lost if

not exposed fast enough,

 

I slip into dreams

sail through the night

visualize each planet

a star sequined light,

 

breezes wave invisibly

at full moon as I pass

casting shadows below

on dew kissed grass,

 

darkness consumes

every image I project

till ready to display

soul will protect.

 

 

Head Full Of Dreams

by Coldplay.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I don't think all my sleeping dreams are gems, but it certainly seems true that thoughts you feel are worth sharing and 'hide away' to think about later can get lost like a squirrel's hoard. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by celticman on

head full of dreams jenny, but sometimes they dont' translate in the way we thought. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I'm one of those people that needs to write idea down as soon as they come into my head, otherwise they get lost and I can never find them...hence the squirrel who buries his nuts for later completely forgetting where he put them, glad I'm not the only one.

Thanks for reading and your thougths which are always welcome.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

that's certainly true that ideas you have can often change completely when it comes to writing them down, I think that's the exciting part about writing, you can never tell where your ideas will grow.

Glad you enjoyed and many thanks for letting me know. 

The cherries were an unexpected joy to recieve, smiley and very much appreciated. Thank you so much.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Pleasant dreams are the ones we remember vividly but we are also likely to have nightmares that we prefer to suppress. It can be an analogy of life itself, Jenny. The dreams, I believe, are the good things that we relish and wish to share with friends (the 'gem') while the nightmares represent adverse conditions. They both create ideas ('visions') which writers want to share but tackle differently either with romantic poetry or gritty prose.
The squirrel metaphor is an apt one, it is important not to let the imagination evaporate.
Talking of which, in the first line of the third verse should it not be 'lose' rather than 'loose'?

Well done on the cherries, Luigi xx

 

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

can I first thank you for helping me with that spelling mistake which I will put right.

This poem came about when I was thinking of the title and how much we as writers tend to daydream, our minds always thinking of new ideas. I agree dreams can be inspiring, but nightmares may want to be forgotton. Thankfully I haven't had any nightmare for a very long time, but seem to dream vividly of people from the past and walking through streets with no idea where I'm supposed to be going, but also flying features vividly in my dreams, normally I'm swimming through the sky looking down over land and feeling wonderfully free. It's a very uplifting experience if you'll pardon the pun. wink

Again thank you for reading and your most welcome comment.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Yes Jenny, it is a good idea to always have a notebook ready "as ideas can be lost if not exposed long enough". Well said. I also often forget new ideas it can be frustrating hey?! And those elusive sweet daydreams ... that you learn at school.

Sweet dreams! Keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars!

Tom x

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Hi Jenny,

I too have this failing- thoughts ramble through and if I don't capture them immediately they are gone like the white seeds of a dandelion blown away in the wind...I can definitely see the squirrel in me too searching for that buried nut. Your words are perfect, this is so well written and I am sure every writer will see the truth in this poem. Loved it - well deserved cherries too.smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by Di_Hard on

like everyone  else says, the squirrel and forgottem nut rings true for me, too. But also how I forget I've planted bulbs and then it's a lovely surprise when they come up, like in your last stanza

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

like everyone  else says, the squirrel and forgottem nut rings true for me, too. But also how I forget I've planted bulbs and then it's a lovely surprise when they come up, like in your last stanza. You had the seed of thought, the conditions were just right and it grew into this lovely poem

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Tom,

I'm glad you can identify with me about the loss of words if not written down immediately.

From one daydreamer to another may new ideas continue to shine through for you too. Keep imagining and keep writing.

Thank you so much for stopping by to read and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Penny,

thank you so much for reading my poem, it means a lot that you enjoyed. It was such a pleasure to know it was well written as sometimes I'm unsure of whether other readers will get what I'm trying to say, so thank you again.

It's always good to hear from you and hear your thoughts.

Take care.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

your comment about the seed of thought growing into a lovely poem bought a tear of happiness to my eyes. 

It's always great to hear you liked reading and I'm always grateful for your observations. 

Thank you and I hope you are keeping well.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Jenny I've just read "A writers notebook" by Ralph Fletcher. It is for teenagers I think but well worthwile. It has very useful advice. There are many books on writing this one I found in a second-hand book shop. It is a good thing to encourage youngsters to write and even more, to read!

Keep well! Tom

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Tom,

I couldn't agree with you more about youngsters being encouraged to write. Reading more and more can give so much inspiration to your own work. During my time here on abc tales the help I've recieved has been huge. 

We all have a story to tell, even those people that don't realize they enjoy writing could write a poem or a story with encouragement and the will to have a go. 

It's always nice to hear from fellow writers. Thank you for stopping by.

Jenny.