In the Fragility of Dreams

We all succumb to the frailness of sleep. Strength that rises with a robust sun must dissipate when a bronzed moon reaps what our spirited hours have sown. Our dreams become the ripe fruit grown within the rich soil of our days done. We are the most fragile as dreams unfold - visions are strangers unmasking themselves and friends become foes as secrets are told. Loved ones may whisper truths from their graves as nocturnal beasts chide from their sunken caves. Dreams may waken our most fragile selves. As our nights unite with daylight which versions do we tell? Written 5/18/20 for Silent One’s In the Fragility of Dreams Contest

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/27/2020 2:37:00 PM

- Dreams can be so much and it's not always easy to understand them - Dreams are the best therapy for us humans ... and dreams can be fulfilled - Congratulations on your winning poem, Rhonda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/27/2020 1:24:00 PM

In dreams we bare ourselves to our innermost layers. Brilliantly written Rhonda. Congratulations on your win :)

Silent One

Date: 5/27/2020 5:40:00 AM

Yes we are fragile as dreams unfold, because we cannot control them... Nice take on the contest.... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/19/2020 11:36:00 AM

- A wonderful poem, Rhonda ... best wishes in the contest - Nice to see you back :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/21/2020 11:33:00 PM

Thank you, Anne Lise...nice to see that you are still here spreading your kindness on PS. I'll be visiting you soon :) xx Rhonda

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/19/2020 10:45:00 AM

The beauty of being a poet is that we have privilege of dreaming with our eyes open. This piece is artfully expressed. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Rick. Also thanks for your visit.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/21/2020 11:31:00 PM

Thank you, Rick! I'll be visiting again soon...xx

John Gondolf

Date: 5/19/2020 9:43:00 AM

I enjoyed this wonderfully penned verse, Rhonda. For me, my dreams are my fantasies and I keep them all to myself. :) Best of luck in the contest. Hugs, John

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/21/2020 11:29:00 PM

Thank you, John! I agree...some dreams we are definitely meant to keep to ourselves. xx Rhonda

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/19/2020 12:20:00 AM

It's been a while since I had the priveledge to read you, dear. This write s mesmerizing...I was enchanted with the choice of words and the imagery it evoked in me. Good luck in the contest, dear. Thanks for visiting me. Hope all is well.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/21/2020 11:26:00 PM

Thank you for your visit, Eileen! You are such a kind soul and always so supportive of your fellow poets. I'm happy to be writing again. It has been too long...not easy with kids at home but trying my best to take time for myself :)