Can one dream of a stranger?
Faceless man with words of silk
Wrapped around my damaged heart
But more than just oceans apart
A simple sentence can transform your soul and create a fantasy-filled dream that leaves you reeling in awe and desire. Words that rocked the foundation of my safe world and left me disgruntled and edgy, because they hinted at something magical and unique behind the anonymity – without the promise of fulfilment.
Did you do it on purpose or did you just throw the net out for all to see? Were you just releasing your dream into the universe in the hope that it would return? Did you know that another’s words would draw me gently back to yours? Not profound or sublime, but still vulnerable with a nostalgia for a secret dream, long shattered by the world. The writer in me blinded to punctuation and capitalisation, as the words alone are enough.
What if all this is just my dream released, out in the universe, desperately searching for meaning in words that were not written for me? The gentle healing flow of words eases the aching loneliness of my soul, but fooled by my foolish heart into seeing meaning that is not there. But still the dream persists, making me smile and sigh as my heart leans towards you.
When I immerse myself in the daydream and the gift of today is lost, what price will I pay? Or will I lose a part of my soul when I force myself to be ‘realistic’, and stop dreaming of that sweet joy that seems so far away?
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You have such a way with words, Di. I love this almost “stream of consciousness” post. It’s thought provoking. 🙂
Becky
Thank you Becky 🙂
I am glad you enjoyed it
Di
Beautiful Di, just beautiful. I am just sitting with the words and playing with the meanings that might be attached to them. I’m wondering if it’s the meanings and thoughts we attach to words that give them their “terrible power”?
Initially the words took me back to a painful place that makes me feel sad and bad. I don’t wish to stay in that place. When I’ve waited for someone to rescue me, I’ve always been disappointed and disempowered.
When I’m attaching my new meanings to the words which are that my own soul or my inner/higher being has been the “stranger” with whom I have recently become acquainted through meditation (dream?)I feel warmer and more connected and more centred and powerful.
Could the Faceless man with words of silk, be angels or guides with whom it is possible to connect?
Wrapped around my damaged heart – Oh yeah they definitely do that! I feel positively engulfed in love and warmth always.
But more than just oceans apart – yes we are dimensions apart, and yet they are here inside everyone of us if we choose to listen.
So beautiful. It is both thought and emotion provoking – thank you for sharing this Di xxxxx
Jayne 🙂
I just love your interpretation of the poem. It is so very different by what I meant, but your interpretation is interesting. I never thought of it that way.
And thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Love you my friend.
Di