This is my offering for the collaborative at Forgotten Meadows inspired by the prompt:
“When Dreams Fade Away.”
(The photo was taken by my friend Caroline in 1972.)
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When Dreams Fade, By JoAnne Silvia
When you left me
all those years ago
against your will
and surely against mine,
the dreams in my young heart
faded slowly
into mere echos
of another lifetime.
Four decades later,
after years of doubt
and darkness,
a speck of dream
survived
asleep so deep
it barely breathed.
When the time came
that you found me again,
and you kissed me
by the river at sunset,
and I smelled your neck
just below your ear,
the dream awakened.
Sparks flew because we knew
the dream was more than just alive
and more than just a dream.
© JoAnne Silvia, 2016
November 3, 2016 at 6:05 pm
This poem touched me personally, for I dreamed a dream much like it. I believe it was a visit. :o)
November 3, 2016 at 6:31 pm
My heart smiles that it touched you in this way. A visit! I love that. Even when dreams fade, they often still live quietly, tucked away for safe keeping.
November 4, 2016 at 4:04 am
This is beautiful JoAnne.. Showing us that true love never dies.. And I loved the photo share also.. Beautifully penned my friend.. May that Dream forever stay alive with hearts that once again ignite that spark.. xxx ❤
November 4, 2016 at 4:28 am
Thank you, Sue. I’m happy to know how much you appreciated this poem. And thank you for your wonderful wishes! ❤
November 4, 2016 at 7:01 pm
❤ xxx
November 4, 2016 at 1:42 pm
What a beautiful and almost spiritual take on love! Is that you that your friend photographed? It’s amazing
November 4, 2016 at 4:35 pm
Thank you for your kind compliment. Yep, that’s me and my sweetheart over 40 years ago. I’m thinking about using this picture for our book cover.
November 6, 2016 at 7:34 pm
Use it! I cannot imagine anything more perfect ❤
November 5, 2016 at 2:54 pm
It’s so beautiful JoAnna 🙂
November 5, 2016 at 10:13 pm
Thank you, Prajakta! Glad you appreciate it. How cool that t have two different Prajaktas commenting here! I’m wondering if that beautiful name is a common in your country.
November 6, 2016 at 5:05 am
Haha.. it is common in a state called Maharashtra in the western part of India 😊😊
November 6, 2016 at 5:06 am
Thanks for the info. 🙂
November 14, 2016 at 4:36 pm
So sweet dear JoAnna!!