Dream Variation

by Langston Hughes

To fling my arms wide
In some place of the sun,
To whirl and to dance
Till the white day is done.
Then rest at cool evening
Beneath a tall tree
While night comes on gently,
Dark like me--
That is my dream!

To fling my arms wide
In the face of the sun,
Dance! Whirl! Whirl!
Till the quick day is done.
Rest at pale evening...
A tall, slim tree...
Night coming tenderly
Black like me.

Poet Seers

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For David...

A Sleep of Dreams

Travelled road ~ rough and worn
I've walked with ease on many morn
Down your path of known delights
I've trodden through on many nights
To sleep a dreamless sleep

My footsteps echo not within
Within the paths where I have been
Oh, how I crave my soul's respite
To dream of life within this night
To sleep a sleep of dreams

Oh, travelled road ~ you're all I've known
But fever deep inside has grown
To walk the walk that others might
And realize a dream tonight
To sleep a sleep of dreams

This trodden path is worn and long
Each day does bring a seasoned song
That's sung till light has turned to night
And dulls the life with no delight
To sleep a dreamless sleep

I see a field of emerald green
No foot has passed ~ nor ever been
Down unseen path toward dawning light
I'll stay until the sweetest night
To sleep my sleep of dreams....

Hazelmarie Elliott

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In my dream, I can conquer it all!

How Could I Sleep?

My soul was playing with yours
How could I sleep?

No veils, An emotion so pure
How could I sleep?

Happiness drowning my being
How could I sleep?

Armed with strength, all fears flying
How could I sleep?

Your breath on my breast
How could I sleep?

Full moon in my heart
How could I sleep?

Didn't need the sleep, felt so complete
How could I sleep?

Renu Rakheja a.k.a Tranquil Ocean
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