Myriads of fantasies
always billow about in my brain,
as easily contained as dandelion fluff.
They promenade in by the score
vying for attention day and night,
brightly feathered and chirping,
heedless of my need
to deal with terra firma.
But if you were to ask,
not just about my imaginings,
but of desires and aspirations –
I want
my children to know
happiness from knowing oneself,
my husband to feel
at ease in the comfort of our love,
my friends to have
peace of heart, mind and body,
a good cup of tea,
a story to tell,
and to find people
who’d like to hear that story.
Song Choice: Give Me the Simple Life by Ella Fitzgerald
This poem was created from the prompt given over at A Dash of Sunny, Prompt Nights: Dreams
Whistles!! ❤💜 this is absolutely incredible writing Rommy :D such beautiful longing and desire in your lines.. what better dream than that of our loved one's happiness and welfare. Beautifully executed. Thank you so much for participating at Prompt Nights and for your constant love and support ❤💜
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Sanaa
Thanks! <3
DeleteI envy you your "myriads of fantasies" -- that's why you're such a good poet and creative short story writer!
ReplyDeleteAw, that's very kind of you to say.
DeleteWell told. Appreciate you sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin!
DeleteHi Rommy I especially like these lines:
ReplyDeleteI want
my children to know
happiness from knowing oneself,
How important that notion is to know oneself for what you are and to be accepting of that knowledge. Great poem.
Self knowledge doesn't always come easy, but it's so worthwhile.
DeleteThe end verse is fabulous
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
Thanks Gillena!
DeleteI love that although the speaker doesn't dismiss the fantasies that are "as easily contained as dandelion fluff", she takes the time to remind us what's really important for her heart. And those wishes aren't fantasies at all, but wishes to work into reality. Love the real tenderness that coats every line.
ReplyDeleteI really wanted to merge the ideas of the fantastical and every day. So glad the tenderness came through.
DeleteCuriously it is these simple wishes that help us the most if fulfilled. What a beautiful poem this is.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteA lovely poem,,I love your first line and then the turn from those fantasies to the real dreams for your life and family,,,the most important of all,
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellecce. This was fun topic to play with.
DeleteThose are great desires and aspirations. May it all be so!
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope so! :)
DeleteWonderful, simple and sincere desires and aspirations! May they all come to fruition. :-)
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope so
DeleteLove! Very beautiful! May everything come true! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI'd like to have tea with you!
ReplyDeleteThat would be lovely! One of these day it would be nice to visit Australia.
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