Today was every bit as intense as I expected. It’s just after 9:30 p.m. in my part of the world, and I just completed my last work task for the day. As I reviewed today’s schedule last night, I knew I had to figure out something for #ThursdayTreeLove. I had the tree, but what about my theme for the week?
Happily, I remembered that I wrote some “dream” poems in my long-ago youth. I quickly scanned a couple of my notebooks and found three or four poems! Here’s one of them:
"Dream" [© Chandra Lynn]
Dream controls my thoughts, my actions; rules my day; eventually brings pain Like an addictive drug, a world of fantasy, a smooth path, Leading away from reality.
I was such a daydreamer back in the day, always preoccupied with my own musings and getting in trouble every now and then for not staying on task. I’d probably still spend my days in my fantasy worlds if it weren’t for pesky things like work and dishes.
I am pretty sure I wrote this poem as a creative writing assignment, but I don’t recall much more. For the life of me, I can’t remember what this type of poem is called. Google failed me. Can you help?
About the Trees: The photo above (in black and white and color) features one of the black walnut trees on campus [donated by the Ecology Club in 2003]. I suppose, adults shouldn’t daydream their way through the workday, so I escaped to this tree for a few moments a couple of weeks ago.
I am joining Parul Thakur for #ThursdayTreeLove every second and fourth Thursday of the month. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to her latest #treelove post.
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The beautiful picture of a Walnut tree is definitely a beautiful place to dream under.
Your poem from young days express the day dreaming / dreaming so strongly.
I used to daydream a lot too, at times still do. 😊.
Miriam
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I need to make daydreaming a regular practice again. Thanks for the compliment on the tree. It is a really nice tree!
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It’s not a form I recognize. Funny, though, how once something has a name it becomes recognizable.
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I am determined to find it! I’m going to send it to all my Language Arts teacher friends–most of whom are former students. I figure K-12 teachers should know! 😀
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I got nothing.
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For the love of trees, and words! 🙂
There is a Weeping Willow on one of the corners as you enter our subdivision. So big it makes the house look like a miniature. It was planted much to close to the house, and I think they may have to cut it down at some point. For now, I think of it as the old man of the neighborhood. Grandfather. Seems so sturdy and aged. Welcoming, and watching. LOL. Whenever I see it, I think of you and your tree friends. LOL 🙂
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Weeping willows are GORG! Thanks for thinking of me and my tree friends! LOL!
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When in doubt…free verse. 😀
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LOL!
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I have to be careful about day dreaming and fantasy having found them to be addictive in the past. But sometimes they come in pretty handy when it comes to envisioning what we want to come true. Sweet dreams!
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Yes, very addictive. Of course, I don’t have the “freedom” to daydream that I had as a child. So many responsibilities now!
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A lovely tree to dream under.. adults too need to be allowed a break from daily responsibilities!! 😉
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You get no argument from me on that point!
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I cant decide if the tree is more beautiful or the poem 🙂 But you know, I am biased about the tree 😉 Loved the shot and that poem makes me think I also day dream a lot.
Thanks so much for joining, Chandra. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
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Yes, of course, always biased toward the trees. 😉 As Kilmer so ably taught us, there’s no poem as lovely as a tree.
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Lovely! I’m glad you have beautiful trees, to make up for pesky work and dishes!
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