Box of Broken Dreams
What happened to dreams?
Mine were such simple ones.
Arranged whilst sleeping andÂ
saved for the waking hours.
Never grandiose, just small and perfect
Never spoken aloud, for fear of loss.
Secrets hugged to my breast for safekeeping,
unwrapped slowly to savour.Â
To close my eyes and live within my dreamed up world,
smiling a self satisfied grin
at my forthcoming achievement.
What happened to those dreams?
Were they fulfilled?Â
Did I change them?
Do I still dream them?
No... none of the above
You came into my life.
With your confident swagger you
swept into my space
with your oh so slow, languourous smile,
and your own plans for my future...
Those words spoken in a way that deflects challenge
leaving all around impotentÂ
when faced with your power.
Your feet, large and flatÂ
with no mercy at all
crushing my insignificant dreams into theÂ
dusty box.
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This relates to my first Marriage..where dreams were never allowed to flourish. Thank you for reading.
Fantastic but yet sad write, hope you're dreaming now sister! ??
Thanks so much Wayne! from a dark place to where I am now would have been unthinkable..so keep dreaming my friend because they can and DO come true sometimes!! xx
LodigianaÂ
No problem, and I will ??
Hey LO!!...... you have such an elegant poetic hand....... creating a beautiful poem out of a crushing truism...... so many find their dreams stored away or crushed by the weight of marriages sometimes 'Heavy Hand' !!......the lines, " No.... None of the above ~ You came into my life " is SO impactful on this piece that it made my heart skip a beat!!....... your poetry is always so well considered and delivered that I look forward to reading it each time!!..... I'm so sorry you had to experience this but I'm selfishly happy I got to read this poem (smiles)....... Keep dreaming sister girl !!......One never knows!!........ALWAYS a pleasure my friend!!...... Have a blessed. Day!!....... your friend and ever-admirer!!........T xo
Hi Tony, Life can be filled with so many highs 'n lows that it can feel like a merry go round sometimes but thankfully time moves on and good people and better experiences come into our lives to enrich and bless it! New dreams take form and give our lives new meaning.. I will always keep on dreaming and so must you ....Have a great day my friend! and thank you for your kind words which are always guaranteed to bring a smile to my face! xx
LodigianaÂ
Hello Lodigiana...
Time to burn the box!
Great write!
Thank you for sharing...
Hugs...
sparrowsong
Hi Sparrowsong..you bet ! that box went on the bonfire 30 years ago!!! so pleased you enjoyed it , always so good have you visit hun !Â
Lodigiana xx
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You too...
Hi Lodigiana,Â
I can relate...
I've been there- " a world of make believe "
Living whole to a half relationship ... a faux splendour .
I cleaned my box and now I have only four dreams or should I say wishes:
health
free from harm and accidents
no debts ( unpaid debts)
My daughter's happiness.
that's all.
I live a simple life, but it's ok.
Thanks for sharingÂ
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Darn good dreams to have Leah..the only ones worth having! and nothing wrong with a simple life...in fact thats probably something we should all aim for in our dreams..Thanks so much for reading and sharing your thoughts.Hugs my friend x
Lodigiana
Happy to be a part of those new dreams...you will always be at the centre of mine -Â My dreams are now of the future stretching before us! Love this hun xxÂ
As always Stevie, thank you ! xx
Lodigiana