Ancient Dreaming Poem by Linda Ori

Ancient Dreaming

Rating: 5.0


When the night is long and my sleep is fretful
I go to a place where my mind flows free -
A distant shore where the wind blows softly
Sweet music of the ancients engulfs me;
A lilting, sad refrain that touches my heart,
Overwhelming feeling washes over me
I am in a place of soul recognition -
A long ago kingdom by the sea;
Brilliant sunlight kissing azure waves
As salt-sea sprays against the cliffs,
I stand poised on the edge of the world
With the wind blowing through my long blonde hair,
Long flowing white gauze envelopes me,
Bronzed skin warm in the shimmering sunlight,
Arms outstretched, head tilted back
Offering a prayer to the gods;
Atlantis is calling to me in my dreams
And I respond.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Francesca Johnson 28 July 2006

Linda, this poem really stirred something inside me. You've put into words what I sometimes feel and places I sometimes visit. It's very powerful and strong, yet gentle, if you know what I mean. I particularly like the phrase 'sweet music of the ancients engulfs me' - reminds me of the Aborigine 'dreamtime.' This is sheer beauty and will go into my favourites box. Love, Fran xx

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I WAS OUT ON MY INFLATEABLE YAGHT TODAY ON THE CASPIAN, BUT ONLY FOUND AMESSAGE IN A BOTTLE FROM SOME BLONDE POET... NICE PENNING, MBN! /FJR

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Nalini Hebbar 28 July 2006

linda...you created a beautiful picture...i can see you on a high cliff with arms out-stretched...thanks...love...nalini

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Declan McHenry 28 July 2006

Captivating indeed Linda. Thank you.

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Catastrophe King 01 August 2006

This indeed is captivating.... A deservingly perfect 10! Linda..... I will surely dig out some time often to read your poems. Thank you for writing for all of us here!

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Francesca Johnson 06 December 2012

Still this poem takes me to another world....after all these years.... Fran x

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Margery Rehman 16 September 2007

So imaginative, fairyland and dreams and legend and heroes. Wonderful Margery. xxx

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Francesca Johnson 06 July 2007

Just revisitng (no need for a reply) this lovely poem which has lived in my favourites box for some time. It still holds all of the magic, Linda. Love, Fran xxx

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David Harris 24 February 2007

Linda, what a beautiful relaxing poem that whisks you off to a far flung paradise. The imagery of a distant shore, a breeze blowing off from the sea and an almost magical place, Atlantis. Beautiful. I loved it. A nice dream away from reality. Thanks for sharing it. David

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Not a member No 4 06 January 2007

Ah Linda, this traced a lovely trail to tranquility. Distant shore, soft winds, sweet music - serenity. Atlantis. The sea is the key. All that space, all that scope. Loved the gentle calming effect of this. Genuinely evocative writing. x jim

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