dream
Pronunciation: 'drEm

Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): dreamed /'drem(p)t, 'drEmd /; or dreamt /'drem(p)t/; dream·ing /'drE-mi[ng]/
intransitive verb
1 : to have a dream
2 : to indulge in daydreams or fantasies <dreaming of a better future>
3 : to appear tranquil or dreamy <houses dream in leafy shadows -- Gladys Taber>
transitive verb
1 : to have a dream of
2 : to consider as a possibility : IMAGINE
3 : to pass (time) in reverie or inaction <dreaming the hours away>
- dream of : to consider possible or fitting <wouldn't dream of disturbing you>

dream

Pronunciation: 'drEm
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English dreem, from Old English drEam noise, joy, and Old Norse draumr dream; akin to Old High German troum dream
1 : a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep -- compare REM SLEEP
2 : an experience of waking life having the characteristics of a dream: as a : a visionary creation of the imagination : DAYDREAM b : a state of mind marked by abstraction or release from reality : REVERIE c : an object seen in a dreamlike state : VISION
3 : something notable for its beauty, excellence, or enjoyable quality <the new car is a dream to operate>
4 a : a strongly desired goal or purpose <a dream of becoming president> b : something that fully satisfies a wish : IDEAL <a meal that was a gourmet's dream>

Definitions listed above from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, http://www.m-w.com/dictionary, Copyright 2006- 2007, by Merriam-Webster Incorporated.

Dreams

Dreams are like smoke-spheres

that rise up from the fire

burning fast with vitality

then slowly morphing

to blackened ash

with smoke-filled cinders

that refuse to let go of life--

struggling to exist,

even in vapors

that float up

to the stars.

 

 

Written By Christine Bruness, on January 20, 2007

 

This poem above was published in Poet Express (Spring 2007 Issue)  and Poetic Hours (Issue #28)  All rights fully retained by the author.

 

 

 

 

Astral Traveler

 

 

Astral traveler

sojourning through the cosmos

in my early morning dreams

embracing the sky

becoming one with the stars!

 

Crashing abruptly

on a bed of earthly demands

as the alarm clock whines,

invading the sacred silence...

 

It is too often

that I am awakened.

 

 

This poem above was published in Skyline Magazine (Spring 2007).  All rights fully retained by the author.

 

 

 

Senryu

 

Dreamt of an angel

Who gave me gardenias…

Awoke to their scent.

 

This senryu above was published in Bewildering Stories (Issue #207).  All rights fully retained by the author.

 

 

 

Dreamt I heard your voice…

woke from a deep sleep to find

a moth on my breast.

 

 

This senryu above was published in Timepieces (1997).  It was also published in Imbalance, An Experimental Collection of Micro Stories and Poetry by Christine McGuigan (her maiden name) in 1998.  All rights fully retained by the author.

 

 

 

Three Experimental Senryu About Unfulfilled Dreams

 

 

Senryu #612

 

Delusion of dreams

coupled with shots of vodka

transport him to bliss

 

 

Senryu #613

 

Kidney sonogram~

dreaming of all the places

he won’t get to see

 

 

Senryu #614

 

All his hopes and dreams

and all he will never be

sealed in the coffin

 

 

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All poetry contained in this piece was written by Christine Bruness.  All rights reserved.

To read more of the author's poetry, please visit her website: www.chatnoirstudios.com .

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About the author:   Christine Bruness is a widely published author, teacher, and artist.  She believes in the infinite power of nature, recognizes the great potential of dreams and imagination, and understands that peace begins within.  Her artwork, poetry, and/or short stories most recently appeared in  A Hudson View, Skyline, Haiku Haven, Bewildering Stories, Ken*Again, 63 Channels, Poet's Ink Review, Poet Express, OCEAN, Bolts of Silk, Charlotte's Web, Spinnings, Shadow Poetry Quill Magazine, Poetic Hours, Ancient Heart Magazine, Because We Write, Poets Against War, Transcendent Visions, Useless-Knowledge, The Cynic Online Magazine: Cafe Del Sol, Wild Violet, and WOMB.  Her first published book of poetry, Imbalance, An Experimental Collection of Micro Stories and Poetry, received the Rose/Rosemary Zientek Award.  In June 2007, Christine won the Useless-Knowledge 500 Word Essay Contest for her piece, Cat's Eyes.


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