Yes. When one worth writing comes up, it becomes a poem or account. Wrote about last night's dreamscape this morning even before I saw this post...though we write much, much differently which I think each and everyone should...coincidences aside
Well done, and I totally agree. I've composed plenty based on nocturnal, sleeping dreams (had quite the all-over-the-board dreamscape last night). And Borges (as I do and many others) thought poetry and writing wakeful dreaming. Cool poem and post
Dream poetry - what a great concept. Another new form of writing you've taught me about. I love contemplating dreams. I find the meanings of mine to be rather obvious most of the time. It's fortunate if you are someone who dreams often and vividly and can also recall your dreams upon waking.
You actually inspired me to start rediscovering how to write poetry, since the ability sort of fell by the wayside once I begin book writing. I'm definitely going to give dream poetry a try.
Magnificent. Wow, this really does capture that dream-state feeling...dreams seem so prosaic when explained in everyday language, it makes far more sense that poetry can best traverse that gap.
I'm blown away by what you've done here, the verse that begins with 'I knew the name of the nearest man' is especially my favourite.
Thanks so much, Jess. I got lucky as this one was particularly vivid, so I'm going to try to take advantage of those going forward. Glad you found it worthwhile!
It's always fun to see what the theme is this time on Penny Wagers!
I don't really have experience with dream poetry, but reading this it makes perfect sense. It is kind of an ethereal phenomenon in an ethereal medium.
The last couple of lines really connected with the core of what dreaming is, I think -- that it is sort of a summoning of ourselves... Inspiring stuff!
So vivid! I could imagine the dream.
Thanks! I got lucky with this one as the imagery was pretty vivid for me, and I remembered to write it down.
Yes. When one worth writing comes up, it becomes a poem or account. Wrote about last night's dreamscape this morning even before I saw this post...though we write much, much differently which I think each and everyone should...coincidences aside
Well done, and I totally agree. I've composed plenty based on nocturnal, sleeping dreams (had quite the all-over-the-board dreamscape last night). And Borges (as I do and many others) thought poetry and writing wakeful dreaming. Cool poem and post
Thanks, man. Do you still practice them?
Dream poetry - what a great concept. Another new form of writing you've taught me about. I love contemplating dreams. I find the meanings of mine to be rather obvious most of the time. It's fortunate if you are someone who dreams often and vividly and can also recall your dreams upon waking.
You actually inspired me to start rediscovering how to write poetry, since the ability sort of fell by the wayside once I begin book writing. I'm definitely going to give dream poetry a try.
I hope you do! It's such a broad and versatile form of writing, I'm confident you can find a form or style that speaks to you.
Magnificent. Wow, this really does capture that dream-state feeling...dreams seem so prosaic when explained in everyday language, it makes far more sense that poetry can best traverse that gap.
I'm blown away by what you've done here, the verse that begins with 'I knew the name of the nearest man' is especially my favourite.
Thanks so much, Jess. I got lucky as this one was particularly vivid, so I'm going to try to take advantage of those going forward. Glad you found it worthwhile!
Excellent. You've captured the surreality with beauty and pathos all at once.
Thanks, Mark! The dream was so clear this time, which isn't always the case, but "make hay while the sun doth shine" and all that.
As he made to meet me. “My memory’s wanting,” this line stood out to me the most. gorgeous
Thank you! It was definitely a "what was THAT" kind of situation when I woke up. Unfortunately they aren't all like that.
It's always fun to see what the theme is this time on Penny Wagers!
I don't really have experience with dream poetry, but reading this it makes perfect sense. It is kind of an ethereal phenomenon in an ethereal medium.
The last couple of lines really connected with the core of what dreaming is, I think -- that it is sort of a summoning of ourselves... Inspiring stuff!