A dream that I sleep

You have to dream before your dreams can come true. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

It’s the rain that writes me

upon the window and I read

the story of days grow shorter

 

dispersed in sweeps of water

one of the shower chatters

louder than the others

and kisses me wet

but tender good night

 

with the wind in my arms

I toss and turn as a lover

between cold woman hands

 

carried away in a cradle of warmth

I’m listening to the whispers

between the roof tiles

 

in my ear I hear the sound

of the winter

 

in the dark of the night

I read further by a lonely star

berthed between clouds

and it tells of hope and light

 

and for the rest I know nothing

but of a dream

that I sleep.

 

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

Reviews

[KWP]

last night I was dreaming about fruit toast ... like wow what a waste of a good night dream ... today I got up and made Fruit Toast French Toast .... mmmm ... but that damn dream still lingers ....

your words make me feel the chill of your winter's (we don't get that here in Sydney) it seems quiet in the place of night in your poem ... it actually makes me feel the muse is quite alone .... well that's what I got

Much love X

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, KWP, for reading and commenting my poem. We have indeed rainy winters here in Belgium. The chillness and the sadness of those days made me write that poem, glad to have a nice warm home that is a shelter in those days. :) Rudi

[anne]

Rudi
This is amazing :)
How are you?

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Anne. Everything 's good here, thank you. :) Rudi

[R Smith]

Brilliant, a dream perfect :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thanks, Richard. :) Rudi

[Lydia Shutter]

This is absolutely magical, Rudi! The personification of the rain and the way the writer cedes power to the rain is powerful. The sounds and touches of the rain can inspire us....and obviously you have been inspired here. Dreamy words! Knuffels, Lydi**

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Bedankt, Lydia. It's always nice to read your comment. Glad you liked it. Have a good day, my friend. :) Rudi

[Lydia Shutter]

Graag gedaan!

[Coyote Poetry]

Kind, gentle and honest words and emotions in the words.
"carried away in a cradle of warmth
I’m listening to the whispers
between the roof tiles"
The darkness of the night does bring back lost whispers. Thank you my friend for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, John, for passing by and reading my poem. Glad to read your words and comment. Have a good weekend. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome.

[Delmar Cooper]

So seldom do I remember dreams that I wonder if I slept at all.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Sorry to hear that, thanks for the reaction. :)

Rudi

[Hímayun kuræshýe]

the more i read it,the better i understand what poetry is ,really awesome!
thanks fr sharing :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

It was my pleasure. Thanks for your kind remarks. :)
Rudi

[Peyton]

You are very good at bringing deep emotions out of the reader through beautiful use of metaphors and stanza structure. This is perfect poetry thank you :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you very much Peyton, for your kind words. Means a great deal to me. :)
Rudi

[A. Amos]

Concept, subject and writing...all was awesome!

I would be back to read more of your work, very talented!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you for your time reading my poetry. :) Rudi

[Dara]

Beautiful imagery and use of metaphors. This is the first poem of yours that I've read. I look forward to reading more!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you for your nice words. I have already posted some other poems. Feel free to look at them.read moreThank you for your nice words. I have already posted some other poems. Feel free to look at them.