The Dream

She was sleeping
deeply
dreaming dreams of things
so long ago
of things that were
and never were
and those that could have been
for she was old now
and while there were those who loved her
many had passed
and others were too far away
and so she was alone

A mirror appeared
and she looked in it
what she saw was not unpleasing
yes, older
but kind
and good
and despite all these years
there was an inner and outer beauty
that shone thru and burned bright
but also there was a sadness
for something was missing

Suddenly the mist of time appeared
swirling around her
until so thick that nothing could be seen
or heard
or even imagined
and then the mist cleared
and she found herself in a hallway that went on
forever
and she did not know what to do
and for the first time
she was afraid
for she was alone
in a place so strange
that it seemed without end

And then she felt a hand in hers
and a soothing voice spoke to her
and she felt immediately calm
and warm
and good
and safe
and knew
for the first time
that she was not alone, and never would be
but still – she could not see him
for he was hidden

And she called to him saying
“Who are you , and how did you get here?”
And he laughed softly
with a gentleness that warmed her soul
and said: “Do not fear, my love, for I am always with thee”
“None can do you harm, for I watch over you ”

And with that
she awoke
alone
in her bed
Wishing
she were back
in the dream

From: 
http://www.fantasypoetrybyjongutmacher.com




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ABOUT THE POET ~
Jon H. Gutmacher resumed writing poetry in 2009 after a writing absence of almost thirty years. He previously wrote a featured poetry column for the Ojus Sun back in the 70's, and stopped upon starting law school. He is currently a criminal trial attorney in Florida specializing in weapon and self defense cases, has a very popular book on Florida and Federal firearm laws, and his own fantasy poetry website. He believes every poem should tell a complete story, and while not all of his poems are fantasy -- fantasy is his favorite subject. He often writes in allegory -- the fantasy representing current news events and situations, but in a fantasy background. Website: http://www.fantasypoetrybyjongutmacher.com


Last updated January 05, 2012