If only a dream

~

If only a dream

were the path to the future

where crickets and toadstools

began the parade

 

If storks in the sky

were a common occurrence

and lemonade grew

in the cool summer shade

 

If roads led to villages

covered in daisies,

while rivers and streams

glistened bright in the sun

 

And heartache was more of a

forgotten notion

as each day appeared

and was so much more fun

 

Where chimneys all smoked

but had no fear of cancer

and skies were so blue,

you could paint with a brush

 

And sea captains danced

on a wave of approval

while sailing so slow

without even a rush

 

Where moonbeams of sherbet

made custard on Sundays

and tables were set

in the fanciest fare

 

And doors were unlocked

as the neighbors were knocking

along with their dogs

and a nice rocking chair

 

If only a dream

were the path to the future,

our minds could control

every place we did go

 

It’s all up to you

how this world comes to happen,

just set your mind free

of the worries that flow

~

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

If you can handle the arrangements, I am more than happy to buy into this all.
I'll even help that dog get a satisfactorily peaceful settlement to his unfortunate paw problem.

[willweb]

Mighty kind of you neighbor. : )

[Ken Simm.]

Wonderful. I love the advice. Even the surreal bits. We should all do this now.

[willweb]

Thank you so much ken. Happy you stopped by.

[Sel]

Over all amazing advice everyone should hear, effectively delivered and shown instead of told. Wonderful imagery that painted a picture in readers minds.

[willweb]

Thanks so much. I am thrilled you enjoyed this.

[Pete]

great advice for us all. can't help but smile as i read. wonderful, clever imagery. a sheer delight. thanks for the sweet dream. bravo ... :)

[willweb]

Thanks Pete. I appreciate your visit today. Happy this one made you smile.

[JD Major]

You've done it again, Will, you've put a Great Big Smile on my face! Wonderful message, delivered in your unique Happy-to-the-Ear style :)
"sea captains danced on a wave of approval" ... great line.
JD

[willweb]

Thanks so much my friend. Happy you enjoyed this.