Ancient Dreaming Poem by Linda Ori

Ancient Dreaming

Rating: 5.0


When the night is long and my sleep is fretful
I go to a place where my mind flows free -
A distant shore where the wind blows softly
Sweet music of the ancients engulfs me;
A lilting, sad refrain that touches my heart,
Overwhelming feeling washes over me
I am in a place of soul recognition -
A long ago kingdom by the sea;
Brilliant sunlight kissing azure waves
As salt-sea sprays against the cliffs,
I stand poised on the edge of the world
With the wind blowing through my long blonde hair,
Long flowing white gauze envelopes me,
Bronzed skin warm in the shimmering sunlight,
Arms outstretched, head tilted back
Offering a prayer to the gods;
Atlantis is calling to me in my dreams
And I respond.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Raghavan Warrier 18 December 2006

Takes me through the cultural identities, death wish, travel through the irle of time. excellent poem with captivating imagery.

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Gina Onyemaechi 29 October 2006

Some nice lines here, Linda. And thanks for your kind comment on my poem. Best wishes, Gina.

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Alison Cassidy 10 August 2006

With its strong pulse and timeless images, this poem evokes Australian dreamtime stories. Finely crafted piece, Linda. love, Allie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Michael Gale 09 August 2006

Great poem. Loved it. Ya gotta ten again. God bless all poets-MJG.

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Gregory Gunn 07 August 2006

Not to over-analyse in Freudian fashion, but I am often in ancient settings; various historic moments when my dreams involve Roman and Grecian Empire scenarios. Been known to even speak their languages fluently during my dream status; and although somewhat knowledgeable in Latin, which I studied for a year at College, Greek is...well, during my waking hours, just that...Greek to me. Perhaps there is a Jungian theory of synchronicity...that we are all joined, via a connecting principle that ultimately prevails?

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Francesca Johnson 06 December 2012

Still this poem takes me to another world....after all these years.... Fran x

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Margery Rehman 16 September 2007

So imaginative, fairyland and dreams and legend and heroes. Wonderful Margery. xxx

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Francesca Johnson 06 July 2007

Just revisitng (no need for a reply) this lovely poem which has lived in my favourites box for some time. It still holds all of the magic, Linda. Love, Fran xxx

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David Harris 24 February 2007

Linda, what a beautiful relaxing poem that whisks you off to a far flung paradise. The imagery of a distant shore, a breeze blowing off from the sea and an almost magical place, Atlantis. Beautiful. I loved it. A nice dream away from reality. Thanks for sharing it. David

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Not a member No 4 06 January 2007

Ah Linda, this traced a lovely trail to tranquility. Distant shore, soft winds, sweet music - serenity. Atlantis. The sea is the key. All that space, all that scope. Loved the gentle calming effect of this. Genuinely evocative writing. x jim

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