Seeking Sustenance
The difference between dreaming and reality.14 total reviews
Comment from Mia Twysted
I am left feeling awed and yet sad. Awed at the dream that takes you places and sad that you must wake up and face the world as it is. Dreams allow for an escape that we all need form time to time.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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I am left feeling awed and yet sad. Awed at the dream that takes you places and sad that you must wake up and face the world as it is. Dreams allow for an escape that we all need form time to time.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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I appreciate your review. Thanks!
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Yes, I watch our kittens. They can dream up empty air to chase an unknown entity. LOL They do have a good time with whatever only they can see.
My hunter has gone
and I'm left to gather memories,
surviving in a doubt-filled drought.
Love those lines. Well done. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Yes, I watch our kittens. They can dream up empty air to chase an unknown entity. LOL They do have a good time with whatever only they can see.
My hunter has gone
and I'm left to gather memories,
surviving in a doubt-filled drought.
Love those lines. Well done. Nancy:)
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thanks for your review Nancy. I probably twitch when i'm dreaming too... not from hunting something, more likely to be trying to escape!
Comment from poetwatch
I used to chase dreams also, Jenny, :) until my dream captivated me. Still, I dream of what was and could have been. They wake me up before the rise of dawn and kiss me in my sleep. I miss the angel that kissed me this morning. Your poem inspired my heart to write about the loneliness of what was. A very thought-provoking lovely poem.
You know, Jenny, when you write with feelings, just words of heart, it comes out natural and beautiful. Yet, when you force-write the words to sound the same and use too much alliteration it doesn't feel right. Hope you don't mind me saying. :)
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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I used to chase dreams also, Jenny, :) until my dream captivated me. Still, I dream of what was and could have been. They wake me up before the rise of dawn and kiss me in my sleep. I miss the angel that kissed me this morning. Your poem inspired my heart to write about the loneliness of what was. A very thought-provoking lovely poem.
You know, Jenny, when you write with feelings, just words of heart, it comes out natural and beautiful. Yet, when you force-write the words to sound the same and use too much alliteration it doesn't feel right. Hope you don't mind me saying. :)
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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I am honored that you found this poem worthy of bestowing a 6, Jose. I know you prefer my free verse poems... I don't mind at all that you speak your mind about what you see as not so successful in portraying feeling in those other poems. I write poetry for several reasons - sometimes to spill my guts by being cross about something, or because I feel some emotion of the heart or spirit, or am moved by nature (same thing as previous)... or on the other hand it is to entertain my brain with word play and a specific count to a syllable requirement... yes, I agree, that does sometimes get in the way of the inner feeling. I find it is actually more difficult to write free verse. Most people would assume it is harder to write rhyming stuff... so I guess I write rhyming stuff when I'm feeling tired and need to give my brain a buzz-up.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Cold reality hits us when the fridge is empty and we don't feel like shopping for food! Ha ha ha, something your cat does not have to think about, but then again she has her instinct in reserve just in case you forget the canned cat food! I dream of someone cooking me lunch someday and I shall have to wait until I visit my daughters for that! You made me smile here, we are servants to cats who just day dream all day, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
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Cold reality hits us when the fridge is empty and we don't feel like shopping for food! Ha ha ha, something your cat does not have to think about, but then again she has her instinct in reserve just in case you forget the canned cat food! I dream of someone cooking me lunch someday and I shall have to wait until I visit my daughters for that! You made me smile here, we are servants to cats who just day dream all day, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. To follow your dream doesn't always place food on the table and the reality is that someone has to provide the food we need to stay alive.
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A very well-written poem. To follow your dream doesn't always place food on the table and the reality is that someone has to provide the food we need to stay alive.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
Comment from Pantygynt
This has the leisurely sybaritic life o the cat down to a T even though the subject is human waking to the new day, it is really more about the cat. The real boss of the shop, as they always are in their feline subtle way.
This one does not need to write to those agony aunts. She is too self assured.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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This has the leisurely sybaritic life o the cat down to a T even though the subject is human waking to the new day, it is really more about the cat. The real boss of the shop, as they always are in their feline subtle way.
This one does not need to write to those agony aunts. She is too self assured.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Oh yes, my cat has self-indulgence down to a T.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Dreaming/streaming(<=scheming to sneak in a bonus rhyme: Busted!)
Whiskered kisses from a pragmatic pussy are tempting indeed. Good riddance to the dick-head hunter. Nice work!
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Dreaming/streaming(<=scheming to sneak in a bonus rhyme: Busted!)
Whiskered kisses from a pragmatic pussy are tempting indeed. Good riddance to the dick-head hunter. Nice work!
Comment Written 01-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thanks for reviewing!
Comment from lyenochka
Beautiful poem and I'm so glad that Lily brings you "insistent whiskered kisses" to wake you up from your dreams. I hope both of you become the successful huntresses in dreams and even in doubt-filled droughts!
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Beautiful poem and I'm so glad that Lily brings you "insistent whiskered kisses" to wake you up from your dreams. I hope both of you become the successful huntresses in dreams and even in doubt-filled droughts!
Comment Written 01-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thanks Helen. Lily's kisses are often bestowed - makes me wonder if i've washed my face.
Comment from LeftHandedScribe
I really enjoy how you begin with the curious cat and transition to your own sense of dreamlike wonder. The photo is so magical. Lovely flow and imagery.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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I really enjoy how you begin with the curious cat and transition to your own sense of dreamlike wonder. The photo is so magical. Lovely flow and imagery.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thanks for your lovely review Shauna.
Comment from Jerome Goldberg
LisaMay - Oh so wistful! You paint beautiful word pictures; but alas, they are filled with pain and fear for tomorrow. Awake to a new day and may all your memories be a blessing - Jerry
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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LisaMay - Oh so wistful! You paint beautiful word pictures; but alas, they are filled with pain and fear for tomorrow. Awake to a new day and may all your memories be a blessing - Jerry
Comment Written 01-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Hi Jerry, thanks for your review. Every day is a new beginning and a new adventure.
