Mirages
Dreaming those impossible dreams19 total reviews
Comment from patcelaw
I enjoyed your poem very much. I think it is one thing to have dreams, but it's also a reality that for those dreams to come true sometimes it takes a lot of hard work and so many just want to dream but never want to put in the work that goes into making those dream come true. Patricia.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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I enjoyed your poem very much. I think it is one thing to have dreams, but it's also a reality that for those dreams to come true sometimes it takes a lot of hard work and so many just want to dream but never want to put in the work that goes into making those dream come true. Patricia.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the excellent review and your perspective on the poem. That is part of it; many dreams are just dreams, but to make dreams a reality does take work. And in the end, we are left with reality. estory
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Story, I really like your exceptional poem; it makes me regret not having 6 stars left, because your poem is certainly deserving.
Imagination is what gets some of us through a hectic day; even some in dire situations, like the homeless in your poem.
I looked up "Samarkand." This historic, ancient place served the meaning of your poem well.
Great work,
Cindy
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Story, I really like your exceptional poem; it makes me regret not having 6 stars left, because your poem is certainly deserving.
Imagination is what gets some of us through a hectic day; even some in dire situations, like the homeless in your poem.
I looked up "Samarkand." This historic, ancient place served the meaning of your poem well.
Great work,
Cindy
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the very encouraging remarks about this poem. I think the imagery is what really makes it work; it kind of takes you away on a magic carpet to those places we always dream of, those moments that we dream of. But reality is the desert in which we do our dreaming. We can't forget where we came from, and where we really are. estory
Comment from Ulla
Do you know, estory, I loved this poem, but otherwise I'm weighing up whether I agree with you or not. I have never been rich, never really wanted to be. Comfortable, yes and I have and still live my dream. I'm in Spain owning my own house, surrounded by mountains and with an unfettered view to the mountain. I am where I have wanted to live since I was a nine year old girl, growing up in Denmark. I have worked for my dreams and I am where I want to be. I have been to Monaco, Villefrance and St Tropez, and so many other places all over the world. It's beautiful, yes, but mostly facade. I think I will stop here, sorry, but you have inspired me to write more about this.Meanwhile, let's say that I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. Maybe I took it too literally. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Do you know, estory, I loved this poem, but otherwise I'm weighing up whether I agree with you or not. I have never been rich, never really wanted to be. Comfortable, yes and I have and still live my dream. I'm in Spain owning my own house, surrounded by mountains and with an unfettered view to the mountain. I am where I have wanted to live since I was a nine year old girl, growing up in Denmark. I have worked for my dreams and I am where I want to be. I have been to Monaco, Villefrance and St Tropez, and so many other places all over the world. It's beautiful, yes, but mostly facade. I think I will stop here, sorry, but you have inspired me to write more about this.Meanwhile, let's say that I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. Maybe I took it too literally. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thanks again for the exceptional review and your words of support for the piece estory
Comment from GWHARGIS
This poem was fluid, much like a dream. The imagery was perfect and I enjoyed the touches of nostalgia and the whimsical narrative. Great poem. I thoroughly enjoyed. Gretchen
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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This poem was fluid, much like a dream. The imagery was perfect and I enjoyed the touches of nostalgia and the whimsical narrative. Great poem. I thoroughly enjoyed. Gretchen
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the excellent review and your words of support for the poem. estory
Comment from QC Poet
It all is very true if we manage to fulfill a dream we must have more stars to shoot for it seems to be the essence of mankind Thank you for Sharing your Mirage and dream poem
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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It all is very true if we manage to fulfill a dream we must have more stars to shoot for it seems to be the essence of mankind Thank you for Sharing your Mirage and dream poem
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the excellent review and your words of support estory
Comment from Shanbreen
I believe it could be the nostalgia of something that was valued, that creeps into our dreams. For some, memories can be triggered by a movie or the smell of a a freshly brewed 10 cent cup of coffee. But, like you said, it could also be that we at a particular moment/s in our life are not comfortable with our pleasant state of affairs (not comfortable in our own skin).And yet for others, it could be an escape route to the imagination of wonderland of our own making.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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I believe it could be the nostalgia of something that was valued, that creeps into our dreams. For some, memories can be triggered by a movie or the smell of a a freshly brewed 10 cent cup of coffee. But, like you said, it could also be that we at a particular moment/s in our life are not comfortable with our pleasant state of affairs (not comfortable in our own skin).And yet for others, it could be an escape route to the imagination of wonderland of our own making.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the excellent review and your comments about the poem. Escapism; that is at the root of the meaning of this poem. We are always dreaming of that moment of heroism, or escape. We want to be the hero who hits the home run ball, we want to be the rich uncle pennybags in the Monopoly game, we want to fly off to Provence, sit on the balconies of the old grande hotels without a care in the world. But reality is the desert in which we find ourselves. estory
Comment from BethShelby
I enjoyed your free verse poem. I think some personality types tend to be more of a dreamer than others. Realist seem to exist more in the present are are happy to accomplish something during their day or enjoy living in the moment without giving so much thought to the future. Then there are those who dwell mostly in the past believing their moment in the sun is behind them. A dreamer who can work toward the goal of accomplishing the dream is possibly the best way to be. If you are totally content with life you probably won't accomplish much but you might be happier..
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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I enjoyed your free verse poem. I think some personality types tend to be more of a dreamer than others. Realist seem to exist more in the present are are happy to accomplish something during their day or enjoy living in the moment without giving so much thought to the future. Then there are those who dwell mostly in the past believing their moment in the sun is behind them. A dreamer who can work toward the goal of accomplishing the dream is possibly the best way to be. If you are totally content with life you probably won't accomplish much but you might be happier..
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the excellent review and your perspective on the poem. We all have that Snoopy in our soul, the alter ego that is the hero to our inner Charlie Brown. We all want to hit the game winning home run, end up like rich uncle pennybags in the monopoly game, or pick the winning ticket in lotto. But in the end we seem to only end up in the desert out past Samarkand. estory
Comment from Begin Again
Our every day life is usually a humdrum reality and I believe when we aren't able to live out our dreams, we find time to dream and escape to places we would love to go. I believe my writing is one of those escapes. I can go anywhere or do anything by putting it into words.
Smiles, Carol
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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Our every day life is usually a humdrum reality and I believe when we aren't able to live out our dreams, we find time to dream and escape to places we would love to go. I believe my writing is one of those escapes. I can go anywhere or do anything by putting it into words.
Smiles, Carol
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Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the excellent review and your perspective on the poem. Writing can be an escape, reading too. So can dreaming. But the reality of the desert doesn't go away. When we wake up, there we are. estory
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Our dreams and our hope are what makes life fun. We all need a certain amount of hope in our lives. I enjoyed reading this post. It flowed smoothly. Thank you for sharing.
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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Our dreams and our hope are what makes life fun. We all need a certain amount of hope in our lives. I enjoyed reading this post. It flowed smoothly. Thank you for sharing.
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Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the excellent review and your words of support for the poem. estory
