Dream a little dream of me
as starlight blooms, high in the sky
the tears, I see,
are now wiped dry,
the night birds call from sycamore trees
sleep now, my love, sweet lullaby,
dream of me, body free,
but spirit hovering, still nearby
So, this actually fits two dVerse prompts. De Jackson, aka WhimsyGizmo, asked us to write a quadrille using the prompt dream.
Mish asked for a poem using a verse from a song. For some reason, the dream prompt made me think of this song. I’m wondering if I’ve heard it recently on a soundtrack.
Here’s Ella Fitzgerald singing “Dream a Little Dream of Me” (with Louis Armstrong).
I often use song lines as prompts in my Monday Morning Musings, and I know I’ll be writing more about dreams, but this is what I have for now.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
I like the gentle quality of this poem, so moving. The song was one of my dad’s favourites.
Thank you, Jane.
I particularly like this version with Ella singing.
Me too. I love her voice.
So beautiful Merril!
Thanks so much, Holly! 🙂
I LOVE the idea of starlight blooming. This is beautiful.
Thank you so much, De!
I liked the bittersweet tone, I may be gone but will linger here near you. . . Your poetry includes the dream part. It was tender and pretty, Merril.
Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong is an awesome combination!
Thank you, Robin.
They are terrific together!
It was a wonderful duet, showing such emotion in their soulful voices. Etta James sang quite a few songs my preschoolers liked, with her hearty voice. (Of course, most think of, “At Last.”)
When I started reading the poem, I knew I had to find this song (this version, in fact). But Louis reduced to a parenthetical? How could you?
I agree, though, I do love Ella’s voice.
Hahaha. Sorry, Mr. Crow. I think Armstrong was listed that way–only parenthetical in the singing.
Nice poem and song.
Thank you, Frank.
Well this is a good way to start my morning! Sweet dreams indeed. (K)
Thanks so much, Kerfe!
I’m dreaming of sycamore trees. A few years ago I saw a painting at an art fair of a sycamore tree and fell in love with it. It was expensive and there was really no place to put such a big painting and it seems like a whimsy so we didn’t get it. But I still think about it!
Isn’t that funny what we dream of–and how you really loved that painting. I love the word “sycamore.”
I’ve now been humming the song all afternoon! Thank you very much. This was lovely.
Thank you so much, Janet. I’m glad you enjoyed it! I really like this version.
I love the haunting of this poem, Merril. A nice take on the prompt.
Thank you very much, Sarah!
That’s my favorite version of the song. We had it on the pre-ceremony playlist for our wedding.
Oh, very cool.
I grew up with Mama Cass singing this one. And I love the version you linked to here, Merril, with Ella Fitzgerald and Louie Armstrong. Wow. Now I’ll have Dream a Little Dream of Me in my head all day. Maybe I’ll get to sing it to the boys tonight when I tuck them in. Thanks.
Thank you, Janet. The Mama Cass version is fine, but I love this version. I’m glad you enjoyed it, too!
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