Reverie.

 

 

REVERIE.

 

Between sleep and wakefulness
hangs morning twilight.
A no-time and no-where place
whose stirring shards, like hardened ice      
pierce warm languid sighs with cold.

 

Between dawn and reveille
lies reverie's need.
A dreamless and drowsy state
with ideas, which like motes fly unseen     
to revoke sloth with short notice.

            

Between planes of rouse and retreat
yawns dawdle-dimension.
A pre-rise site of wait-machines
where doze re-uses slumber's intention
until liveliness takes control.

 

Reviews

[lightsong]

You are intelligent and bright dear Fay! it's that place where everything is possible, where dreams come true, it's where we revive our brains and hearts to act in the way our higher self want to, not in the way our bodies want to, in meditation we seek that spot of no time or place, the present now, we surrender to it so miracles can take place and happen in our lives, You've gorgeously described it in these brilliant ethereal words.

[Fay Slimm]

What an encouraging review of "Reverie" and am so pleased you found something of value in the read. Yes at that time of day when waking from places of mystic uncontrol I agree we need reminders - -thank you Light for your thoughts on the subject.

[Lisasview]

So one must wonder what is that state between sleep and wake..is that when we dream best??
So, is that when we are truly aware and our dreams do come true..
How many seek this peaceful time.. a moment of true peace..
our lives held in that brief moment...where there is nothing..
Such an excellent read and one to ponder.
Lisa, now in Spain

[Anastasia]

This is deep poetry. The dawn while one us still inactive and under sleep's spell seems to be a quiet state but actually a lot of regeneration is going on under the sleep's cover. Before the day takes over and burst upon us all its rush of activity. The mist unravels and the fog lifts and sheer activity begins to heat everything up. For me mornings are religious and spiritual times.

[Fay Slimm]

Thank you Sabrina for this thoughtful in-put to morning's awakening. Time as you state for a slow rise to activity and some spiritual regeneration. A lovely review to remember and thank you again.

[Anastasia]

Thank you for this interesting poetry and nice to meet you.

[Ken Simm.]

A beautiful evocation of the hypnogogic state. And certainly as real and layered as they are.

[Fay Slimm]

And a big thank you Ken for this engaging review of Reverie.

[barleygirl]

I've never seen a poem about this part of one's day! And you've pegged it perfectly! It's a time when I sorta want to go back to sleep & I sorta want to get up, but instead we linger in this nether-mind. I love your uninhibited imaginative wordplay: reveille/reverie . . . rouse/retreat . . . dawdle-dimension . . . on & on! You make these few moments into the long sigh that it feels to be when we're in it! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Fay Slimm]

Abd your generous review reads like a poem on Reverie all over again dear friend - thanks a load Margie for your visit and generous comment....... hugs - Fay...........x

[MOON]

The state between wakefulness and sleep , full of promise. Wonderfully written.

[Fay Slimm]

Glad I caught up with your kind review Moon - so pleased you liked the piece on Reverie.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Sometimes it is ecstasy to be 'caught in the moment' of unselfish bliss! Lovely imaginative piece; great stanza structure and wordplay - a great read my friend ... :-)

[Fay Slimm]

Thanking you muchly for your visit and review - so pleased you enjoyed the read of Reverie my friend.

[Jimmy Yetts]

There could hardly be a more poetic portrayal of the "reverie" state.
A lyrical, insightful and entertaining piece of work!

[Fay Slimm]

Such an encouraging review and thanking you muchly dear Jimmy - so pleased you enjoyed reading about Reverie.

[John the Baptist]

This is a fascinating offering about a mental state we all have experienced but about which little is known. Sometimes called the alpha level, it lies between wakefulness and sleep and is the source of much creativity. The poet describes it with skillful imagery which, if read in a certain way and in a certain atmosphere, might actually induce the state. All the verses are very soothing to read. Think I'll seek the "dawdle dimension" tonight after I lay me down.

[Fay Slimm]

A state as you mention about which little is known John - and I tried to portray the feel of the dimension and how we can slip into a timeless zone of dim awareness - - wonderful to have your interesting review and thank you for the visit and for the perceptive read.

[Pryde Foltz]

Love your poetic description of the transitory moment after we are no longer sleeping but not yet awake. A fantastic study in metaphor:)

[Fay Slimm]

Thanking you Pryde for your visit and lovely review - - glad you enjoy that state of Reverie too.

[R.E. Ray]

Fay, I treasure this state you've so eloquently described here. It's where imagination first reveals itself, in the calm, coolness of a silent place. I'd never read it described in such way, but it seems perfect. Remarkable work!

[Fay Slimm]

Grateful thanks for this encouraging reaview my friend.......... I too find the state invaluable for imagination prior to writing.