Monday, December 27, 2010

Childhood Dreams

Look up!
My childhood dreams
are floating in the sky,
hovering beside the moon,
holding the edge of a falling star;
any minute now,
they’ll come tumbling down
like a shower of fireflies
and turn into a ball of ash
when they land.

2010 Helena Malheur

5 comments:

  1. Or turn in to a ball of light illuminating the inner space.. Some childhood dreams always float in skies.. and trust me. that's what makes life a lot more beautiful.. if they get fulfilled then difficult for such beautiful poems to take birth.. and for us to enjoy such treats.. Thanks Helena..

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  2. elegant imagery,
    firefly, moon, stars..
    these are beautiful,
    the ending is striking and lovely..
    Happy New Year.

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  3. LOVED THIS!! The imagery is simply superb, Helena! But the dreams needn't really fall.. they can keep floating up there, and make reality seem dreamlike!
    I hope this new year sees all your pleasant dreams turn into reality!!
    xoxoxo

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  4. Wow!....this is a wonderful image you painted with words here...I like this poem...well done!

    Bless!

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  5. Thanks very much to all!! I appreciate the comments... late reply :)

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