Listening to an old Walkman
At the bus stop.
The darling splendid ruffling up of
Routine. I took the day off
Of work.
A sidewalk dream meandered
All day.
Who knew the stars in our dreams
Are the same stars when we are awake.
Do paradoxes dream?
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Nice poem. Maybe because it is short, it works. I could envision a day off from work.
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Thanks Diana! I’m glad you liked it.
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Who knew the stars in our dreams
Are the same stars when we are awake. – oh just brilliant!!!
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Thanks so much Rajani!
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Great poem
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Thanks Heather!
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o Bob; this is wonderful; its shortness works in its favour: succinct and sharp; and that killer last line !!!!
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Thanks John!!!
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A gem of a poem, after that eye-catching title. It’s rich in music, dreams, stars — so thank you for this poem in my eyes and ears and brain.
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Thanks so much Dave!! Very kind of you to say.
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This is great, Bob. I love “Who knew the stars in our dreams / Are the same stars when we are awake.” Beautifully done!
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Thank you!
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Days free to ponder are the best days. A treat to read! 💫
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Thanks Michele!
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You’re welcome, Bob. 😊
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Beautiful, top to bottom….that poetry is a robbery and losing all control? The words and symbols beyond logic, dwelling who knows where, but every once in a while slipping into dreams or how do poets do it? How do you do it Bob? I’m convinced that poetry is a calling and there are so very few.
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Thanks Steve!! That’s very nice of you to say. Haha…maybe it’s the strong black coffee, long walks, and the occasionally J.
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Yes, the J! One of my favorite letters in the english language, as a joint and a jump shot!
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Routine needs a good ruffling up every now and then! Really enjoyed this 🙂
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Thank you!!
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