Monday, June 2, 2014

Who We Are


By Blue and Truedessa

Artwork courtesy of the Blue Grumpster
















What is it that makes life bearable for you, Miss Blue?
Is it the unexpectedness of inner growth, your strategy to cope
With all things blue when staring at the end of your rope?
Or is your glass half full reflecting your true you?

What do you see when you close your eyes to sleep?
Do you see all your hopes and dreams in the night?
Longing for your deepest desires does your soul weep?
Do the blues gently fade under the coverings of starlight?
Reaching for that dream, realizing no mountain is too steep..
knowing in your heart that destiny will eventually take flight..
treasuring all the special moments knowing they are yours to keep

Miss Blue, I close my eyes and keep my fingers crossed 
In hopes I might not once again be lost 
Forever scared to not wake up again when chasing dreams 
That can't be found for they are hiding ─ so it seems 
Do you feel blessed knowing there's a light? 
Do you hold on to treasures seen by those who dare to fight, 
Who know that there is more than meets the eye tonight? 

I am a believer in dreams Blue Guy they help me cope
through every dark tunnel I am reminded there is light
opening my eyes to an ever changing kaleidoscope
Do you remember your dreams and hold them tight?
Did you know sometimes things turn out the way you hope?

What is it that makes life bearable for you, Miss Blue? 
Is it hope? Is it dreaming when you're wrongfully enthused? 
Are we playing wondrous parts, we take and laugh when we're amused, 
Misstating our true selves until we close our eyes, or do you wake 
To find that life's all but asleep and waiting, making you yearn? 
Can you be summed up in one life: True Wanderings ─ such a colorful style? 
O to hear your laughter makes another night much worth my while 
So here I go, I plunge into the wonders of the dark, and maybe never to return. 

Knowing there is light gives me courage to face each day
Traveling dream ways discovering hidden keys to life
Playing wondrous parts, a star that lights the milky way
Does your heart yearn to be free cutting away daily strife?
Hiding behind the veils of night, do you love, laugh and play?
Do you dream to awaken your soul to feel the beat of life?
O' to gaze upon your face all I need do is close my eyes
for there you will be waiting no disguise under a silvery sky
Would we be remembered for our extra-ordinary shade of blue?



posted for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads..This was a spontaneous
collaboration with my Blue friend. Here ..We hope you enjoy our
dialogue as we explore hopes and dreams and life in general.

Blue - Thank you for taking the time to create the amazing artwork
as you know I would love to just sway in that hammock enjoying
a sunny day. 

33 comments:

  1. i found the mixed feelings of that third stanza...the keeping fingers crossed and afraid of being lost and not wanting to wake up again....interesting dialogue between you two.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you, Brian. And none of it is fiction, I'm afraid.

      Delete
    2. Interesting dialogue indeed as we explore our inner thoughts. Thank you as always Brian for your support.

      Delete
  2. I like your poem, Truedessa, and wish that I could close my eyes and see. See something, I can't even find any sheep to count.

    The "Watkin's Dictionary of Dreams" might be of use to help you interpret people's dreams. I checked it out of our library once and it seems to make sense. I blogged a couple of times about it:
    http://jimmiehov.blogspot.com/search/label/Dream1
    You will have to past that URL, it isn't a link.
    ..

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Jim,

      Thank you for the comment and the link I will def check it out as I am a dreamer. I am sure there is a dream inside of you screaming to be heard. Listen for it Jim.

      Delete
  3. This is very special. The dialogue form alone is a poetic find.
    and the sentiments running through with that blend of hope and disbelief.
    Very interesting indeed.
    Brian chose the third stanza, I'd pick the final one. They can all stand alone but also form a coherent and meaningful whole.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Jo-Hanna this was a spontaneous conversation we were only going to ask each other 5 questions but, it turned into something so much more.

      Delete
  4. Replies
    1. Thank you for your continued support. Have a beautiful day..

      Delete
  5. You've chosen someone great to collaborate with Truedessa! Blue is always a classic partner for a dialogue! There's not just one comment but a 'conversation' that keeps things alive in Blue's blog! Great take both!

    Hank

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hank, I agree Blue does enjoy a bit of dialogue and that is what makes him unique. It was a pleasure for me to collaborate as for me it was a natural form of conversation. Two poets pondering in the coffee shop of their mind.

      Delete
    2. What she means, Hank the Rhyming Tank, is.... one poet and one blue guy pondering in the coffee shop of their mind. ;)

      Thanks for calling me a poet.

      Delete
    3. No Blue what I meant was two poets..you are a poet in your heart..

      Delete
    4. A poet at heart.... That might be true. How kind of you to say that.

      Delete
  6. Wonderful flow. A bit sing-song, which was cool.
    Without hope, life is really dreary and meaningless, so we always need it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Alex,

      Thanks for the visit..a bit of sing-song can go far in the journey of life. Hope is what keeps us moving on step by step...breath by breath,,enjoy your day..:)

      Delete
  7. Conversational poetry. What an interesting form/concept.

    The poem is filled with disbelief, hopes and dreams. It flows in a kind of whimsical fashion from line to line.

    And the artwork by The Blue Grumpster is cool too!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Bora looks good on her.

      Delete
    2. Thanks Phil..This was a bit interesting but, when Blue asked I thought I would give it a try. I am glad you thought it was whimsical as I like the sound of that.

      Delete
  8. I love the style here - of interspersing your prose with Blue's prose. Nicely done Truedessa! I don't think I've seen this done before in this manner. I love it. I particularly love this question you posed "Is it dreaming when you're wrongfully enthused?". Great question...

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Keith,

      Thanks for reading and that is a very interesting question that Blue has put out there for the readers to ponder.

      Delete
    2. Not for the readers. For you.

      Delete
  9. As said at the blue bay a great flow of thoughts her today. Dreams can sure spur one to try more at their shore. Giving one relief from some much added grief

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Pat,

      Wouldn't it be grand if our dreams took flight
      from the shadows of night into the shining light

      Delete
  10. What a wonderful poetic dialogue.. as you know I'm very fond of collaborative poem and this form which is almost like an interview is intriguing.. well done both of you :-)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Bjorn,

      Yes, you have done some lovely collaborative poems. I hadn't thought of this as being an interview but, I guess it really was with
      the questions and answers.

      Delete
    2. Thank you, Björn. So kind of you to say that.

      Delete
    3. I agree Blue so nice of Bjorn..

      Delete
  11. What an amazing conversation this is - I love that it arose spontaneously, and then grew.......cool! Some very deep thoughts, shared so wonderfully. Loved it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Sherry,

      Thanks it was rather fun to try this conversational poem.

      Delete
    2. Sherry Blue Sky... why do I love your name so much?

      Delete
    3. The same reason I love her name..it has "Blue" in it..

      Delete