
The sea whispers ,not of a thousand deaths
but dreams it aches to recall,
time and star-shine–
covered by a cloud-blanket, it murmurs
again and again,
as fleets of diamond ships
sail across and into tomorrow.
And if I sleep,
perhaps I feel a petal-spray
of moon-breathed secrets
before dawn comes, berry-bright,
to banish them–
yet seeded within, they might yet bloom.
I was disconcerted by the change in the Magnetic Poetry Oracle’s site. There are different categories now for the tiles, and the format has also changed. Nevertheless, she came through (of course). I’ve been having vivid lucid dreams recently. It seems like they are trying to tell me important things that I can’t quite recall when I wake, but I think the ideas are there, just below the surface.
I enjoyed the poem. I hate when words and ideas are below the surface.
Thank you very much!
I think the ideas will surface when they’re ready. 😀
A ‘berry bright’ dawn – that’s just delightful!
Thank you so much, Ingrid! 😀
I was disconcerted at well. And my message is not dissimilar to yours. The birdlings would fit right in.
I’ve been having very vivid dreams lately too. I can make no sense of them yet. I’m still packing and moving in them though. Restless sleep too. (K)
The birdlings would fit in!
Strange about the dreams and Oracle. . .
Things are in great flux now I think. I keep meaning to look up the bright planet it see out my window when I wake up around 2am.
There’s a lot going on.
I usually forget I have a free app on my phone that shows whats in the sky.
I looked it up–its Saturn.
All those rings–and your circles!
It’s a nice concordance.
Yes, definitely!
Beautifully written, Merril. I believe your ideas will bubble to the surface at the right time. Enjoy your Saturday!
Thank you so much, Jill. I think you’re right. 😀
If this poem represents what your dreams are trying to tell you, I would listen very closely . . . I love that first stanza in particular.
Thank you so much, Liz.
My mind is aswirl with thoughts. 😀
You’re welcome, Merril. 🙂
Oh yes, this is wonderful, Merril.
Dreams so vivid whilst you’re IN them but just out of reach as you wake – story of my life. I know I’m dreaming, I know they are good or whatever and come morning, they are gone. Drives me nuts, to be honest.
Thank you so much, Dale!
Sometimes it’s frustrating, but right now I’m kind of intrigued. 😀
Yes, frustrating and intriguing. I have been attempting to remember mine by saying before I sleep: remember my dreams, remember my dreams… it sometimes works! 😉
I’ve done that. I think the trick is you have to deliberately think of it the second you wake up.
Right. Depending one one’s night, not so easy…
Best lines ever.
❤ Merril ❤
-David
That is so very kind, David! Thank you so much!!💙
The words really capture you , especially with the picture .
Thank you very much.
this is dreamy and vivid, Merril.
Thank you very much!
Great Oracle work!!! Love the piece!
I had too, much to dream last night. I’m left wondering. I remember too, much.
Thank you! Hope you have sweet dreams tonight!
Thanks, me too!
You too!