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Richbee's avatar

To see or dream what you see is to paint a picture memory of the moment that happened so quickly.

The harbor seal a gift from one that nudges you to remember.

Ronald Drimmel's avatar

Dreams are such fertile material for poets. And maybe that's part of the magic of poetry, framing reality in dream language?

man of aran's avatar

I like the idea of poetry being a dream language. It allows for layers of the real. Of course, the psyche is such a deep well, one needs to be a bit careful. If I don’t know what’s going on in there, neither will the reader. Thanks as always, Ronald!

Ronald Drimmel's avatar

Poetry a vehicle to explore the dreamscape of the psyche?

Dian Parker's avatar

Yes, expresses my experience with a seal on Aran. Beautifully

man of aran's avatar

Fantastic! Yours a reality, mine a dream. Is there a difference? :-)

KR (Kenneth Rosen)'s avatar

Very nice. But must confess, after reading feel very pleasingly sleepy, here still in bed, late morning, beside my dear harbor seal.

man of aran's avatar

Hmm. That in-between state, the creative sweet spot, I think. Thanks, KR!

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

So lovely. And that quote by George Wesley Bellows about the Last Supper was hilarious (and such a good point).

man of aran's avatar

Thanks, Margaret, and yes, I just had to include the quote. Applies as much to writing, I think.

Rafa Martin's avatar

Sealed! Gorgeous

man of aran's avatar

Thank you, Rafa!

Mike Warwick's avatar

Black moon eyes 💚 lovely

man of aran's avatar

Glad you like that one, Mike!

Fotini Masika's avatar

So beautiful, Alan! 🖤

man of aran's avatar

Thank you, Fotini! Just read your Note about poems being 'unfinished'. So very true.

David Kirkby's avatar

Very beautiful. Haunted....

man of aran's avatar

Thanks so much, David, and for stopping by.