Blue skies And Dragonflies
To lie in bed with wistful thought,
consumed by fear the rain has brought.
In agile mind my thoughts do fray,
unravel on a rainy day.
For distant thunder clouds my brain.
with morning will the storm remain?
Will clear skies clear my mind as well,
or darkness be what dreams foretell?
Dashing fears with simple pleasure,
fright engulfs each raindrop's leisure.
My demons taken all in stride,
they lurk and stalk deep inside.
Sail upon the whispered motion,
dragons fly above the ocean.
Sententious thoughts to be set free,
as rain falls on the willow tree.
So eager for the sun I seek,
behind the clouds, will sunshine peek.
Where dragons are but only flies,
dashing, darting throughout blue skies.
Author notes
Actually this was inspired during a conversation this morning with a dear friend. He challenged me to get inspired
Written August 17th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- It's All About You by RedRosePast.
300 points, ended September 14, 2006, 16 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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beautiful just beautiful poetry love the imagergy and the words flowed with ease love to read your works....
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Thank you Michael for commenting. It was a very nice comment. I am glad you gave me the title. I enjoyed writing it.
UMMM !!! I will have to come up with a title for you to write. Take care, Sandy. 
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That was a lovely comment. Thank you. Take care, Sandy
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Oh how I love the Dragonfly
As it flits and flutters by
I Loved this!! It is a piece of art. Good writing. Love FaeryPixieFey. -
What a lovely subject to write about, love the fantasy picture also, very well detailed, thank you for sharing and good luck..MM
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Wonderful poem there Sandy! I like the use of both dragonflies and dragons fly. You got it all in, fear, hope, a sense of anxiousness as well as something deeper. I loved "So eager for the sun I seek, behind the clouds, will sunshine peek."
Michael.
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hi my dear auntie
This is beautiful. I just love how you put your imagination on words.
Wish you luck in the contest.
Love you
Shahrzad
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Dear Linny,
Aphoristic
1 : a concise statement of a principle
2 : a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment
THE TRUTH SHALL SET US FREE!!!
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HA HA HA HA HA
That is funny, you made me smile
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Thanks Sis! Now I have to look up Aphoristic.
Love ~ Linny
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this was beautiful bravo!! you are really good at what you do Sandy...think about making a book! love yah
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Thank you so much. I always love your comments. Take care, Sandy
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Dear Linny, Thank you for the nice comment. It was about emotions but also had some nature in there too. I enjoyed writing it. I kinda like the way it came out. Here is the meanings I have in my dictionary for sententious. Number 2 would fit my poem best. Take care, Love, Sandy
Main Entry: sen·ten·tious
Middle English, full of meaning,
1 a : given to or abounding in aphoristic expression b : given to or abounding in excessive moralizing
2 : terse, aphoristic, or moralistic in expression :
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Sandy, this is a truly beautiful write! I loved this! I wish you all the best in the contest!
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Hi Sis ~ Beautiful picture. When I saw the title, I was expecting one of your lovely poems about nature or summertime. But I see it's about something more deep...facing your demons and fears. I love the last stanza. Very nice. The 3rd was a little hard to interpret. You use a word that most people have never heard...sententious? I had to look that one up. And I still am not sure what it means. It has several meanings - brief, significant, precise, emotional, witty, etc. It's fine to use obscure words when writing a story...but it can really be distracting when reading poetry. I think you have very little need for inspiration from others. Your poems have always been excellent...just keep listening to your own muse. Dragons are only flies...and very beautiful...even in the rain. Poetically perfect...as usual. ~ Linny
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Thank you Rick, I kind of like this one myself. . Take care. Sandy
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Excellent
Beautifull soft words, love the flow
So eager for the sun I seek,
behind the clouds, will sunshine peek.
Where dragons are but only flies,
dashing, darting throughout blue skies.
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WOW!!!. It is wonderful to hear from you. How have you been? How is the family. I hope your problems worked themselves out. You have been in my prayers. I have joined a church since I last talked to you. Even sing in the choir I have met alot of wonderful kids on here I enjoy helping. They are a big part of my life and I adore them. I so hope things are good for you and your wife Chris. God Bless you and keep the faith. With that all things are possible. It is wonderful to hear from you my friend. Love, Sandy
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What a master piece, fantastic word use, as always said many times to you, in times, years yet to come, this will be an extremely well read poem, a potential classic.
Even if you don’t make a fortune and fame through your poems, then your family will some where along the line of time. Well done indeed Sandy
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Thank you Shoozy, nice to hear from you again. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Take care, Sandy
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Hi Buchan, always nice to here from you. I spent my vacation in Virginia. Williamsburg and Norfolk. It was beautiful down there. Thank you for the nice comment. Take care, Sandy
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Thank you tawk, it is nice to hear from you. I appreciate your nice comment. Take care, Sandy
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it seems the challenge your friend gave you worked
this was really enjoyable. i liked the switch from dragons to dragonflies...actually i liked the entire poem. i really admire the rhyme...so very smooth...no bumps
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i love the flow. title is catchy. well done. i love this, i think ill add it to my faves.
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Thank you for commenting on my poem , I do hope you can find some blue sky too. God blesses me in many ways, sometimes I have to be reminded how many. I am sure you write beautiful poetry too. I hope my poem can inspire you to try again. You take care. Hugs for yoiu. Sandy
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a lovely write.... the flow was excellent... and dragonflies are so pretty...peace and harmony...shzoosy
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Excellent
This is a very good poem,almost classical in expression. I thought your graphic was fantastic. The whole poem was good and I really enjoyed your style..Thank you for writing and sharing such a talented poem. -
The flow was excellent and I too love dragonflies. such a creative poem. Keep up the wonderful wrtiting. Good luck in the contest. Excellent poem
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Marvellous
Loved the continuity of this imagery that was fresh, clean and incredibly beautiful and deep. This flowed wonderfully, and was so hopeful, in the midst of seemingly consuming darkness. This was impeccably well written and an utter delight to read. -
excellent
I just love dragonflies and this poem is near to my heart as i too have demons that threaten my sanity and my bue skies. you are blessed to have a friend to inspire inspiration in you. right now I can barely type much lesss write a beautiful poem such as this. yours, iviedoe
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