The sweet agony of recollection amidst the joyfulness of dreaming

As far as the east is from the west...I wish you well in reconciling. Mine took years.

Thank you so much for the wishes, AJ.... I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's not too too long..... 🤞🏻....



I appreciate the read and your thoughtful comments, my lovely poet 🙏🏻
🌹 - B
A pleasure ✨

Oh my God, that was amazing the pain of remembering, the ache of needing and dreaming of old times
You my sweet are a awesome poet, I read my fodder then yours and wish I had the written skills you possess
Love and light
Ron xx

You're very sweet and far too kind.... Thank you for the the lovely sentiments, Ron. I am so grateful for your thoughtfulness, continued positivity and endless support.

I am very very lucky!
🌹 - 💙
B

We are our memories...those nostalgic moments that take us from the present to the past...to the present to the future. Wonderful ink, Blue. Bravo!

Cheers...Harry

You got it, Harry!





Much thanks and gratitude, my friend 🙏🏻
I appreciate the generous list add,
🌹 - B

Dear BV,

I’m afraid I gave up but I haven’t forfeited the notion that others should achieve their dreams. I wish all good things your way and all the dreams you’ve been dreaming may come true. A poignant poem that that makes me hope again.
H🌷

Hey there H,  
I am overjoyed that you can feel some semblance of hope emanating from my little write, here..... I haven't posted in a while and I haven't really missed writing or felt the overwhelming urge to write, going on a couple of weeks now ... I was hoping that randomly logging onto DU would eventually spark inspiration, and it finally did- tonight.... Hopefully, it's not too rough of a draft.... I take comfort knowing you found something within that moved you....🙏🏻
 
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, the generous list add and for always taking the time..... I am truly grateful :)  
🌹 - 💙  
B

achingly beautiful
poignant  palpable
It has a breath of its own
a whisper that calls
wishes rhrown to the winds
in hope of caputing the feather
of love

I think that's some of the best and nicest comments/feedback that I've EVER received.... I am speechless, C!



Just, wow..... I am not worthy....
Ty Ty
🙏🏻
🌹 - B

People cope in many ways.  Laughter is the best medicine.  Memories are always in our heart.  Keep on writing you strong beautiful smart sexy woman.

Yes, I agree that coping varies from person to person.... Hopefully there's a way to reconcile and process emotions like these, that everyone has an opportunity to take advantage of....

Ty for sharing your thoughts, Francisco
🌹
I appreciate it!

Awe Blu…….memories painful to remember……..yet we never forget them…….I relate to this more than I want to…….perfect ink of emotions…….purple luv & hugs xo :)

Hey there, my lovely purple poetess!! 💜
Thank you so much for stopping by to read and for leaving me your extremely lovely comments. My heart beats it's kindred beats of appreciation, and sweet ache of kinship...

You're always such a bright light to have shining upon my page....
All my gratitude, and returned purple luv -
🌹 - 💙
B

I think that memory (as well as thought itself) is typically associated with the brain.  

Very few give a thought, as to the direct participation of the heart, in our life experience.

I find it curious that the Egyptians paid special attention to the heart, in the mummification process, opting to completely discard the brain.

I remember I once told someone that the heart contained neurons.  They responded in an incredulous manner, and they were a highly intelligent individual.  This notified me as to just how much the heart is misunderstood, perhaps.

Another consideration, that comes to mind, as I read, was the process by which memories are configured, another continuously misunderstood thing, perhaps.

As Maya Angelou said:

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Feeling.  The heart.  Such an integral aspect of our experience.

I like how deeply your are in tune with the heart & the beauty that results.

...  This write is a true marvel & I marvel.

My dearest Cipher,  
 
Your enormously awesome sentiments here leave me pumped with motivation and the renewed energy to take on my day....  
 
I am so very fortunate to have you in my corner, understanding what it is that bleeds from my pen to the page.... It means more than I can convey...  
 
I appreciate you reading, the wonderful thoughtfulness and I hope to continue to honor our friendship, in kind.  
 
Much love and oodles of respect,  
🌹 - 💙  
B

Sometimes the combination of both may drive one mad or create a wonder beyond your wildest imagination that fuels the mind and heart with beauty and hope.

I absolutely agree..... I think it's maybe finding a balance that works for you, as an individual.... What might be the right combination for me could be the complete opposite for someone else ....  
 
 
I appreciate your thoughtfulness, here, CS.  
Your visits and comments bring me a lot of joy and some much needed reflection...  
Thank you - 🌹  
-B

"memories vs wishes and dreams"....

in finding them all rolled into one
it is just "sweet agony" that blesses me with this life.
great subject matter...
great expression of thought, thanks for sharing.
always a pleasure to read.

Dear MS,
Your generous feedback has me beaming... ✨
I haven't been publishing many poems recently and I've felt kind of stuck in quick sand.... so to speak... The desire or urge to write has been seemingly stifled and really lackluster.... I wrote this off the cuff and hoped for the best, when posting.... The poem may seem somewhat benign, but it took a bit of courage to post, considering my mindset.... So, I deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness in stopping by to leave me these kind sentiments....I'm humbled and filled with gratitude  

It really means so much to me - 🙏🏻  
All my warmest regards ✨ 💫 ✨  
🌹 - S

Hi, Rian ;)
There's such lovely poignancy in your comments,  filling me with such warmth ... I wholly appreciate your understanding of that little "tickle"... You definitely made my day, there. Your opinions /thoughts mean a lot to me... Your viewpoint is so uniquely your own and truly one that I continually look forward to partake in... via your generous comments and especially your own stellar poetry.
I am so grateful for you and your time given me.

Warmest regards and well wishes to you ✨
🌹 - 💙
B

Beautifully written, ashy echoes I feel is a perfect metaphor in the realm of memories vs wishes and dreams. Perfect visual image as well.
NG 🌹

Hey there NG :)

It's so nice to see you 🦋
Your comments are very kind; I'm so glad you found a bit of resonance within my words...

I appreciate you taking the time to leave me your thoughts, it means a lot....  

Take care, my new friend-
🌹 - 💙
B

Can you recollect through a dream, kinda like a certain word reminding you of a thing. You know maybe a certain fragrance takes you back. We are a weird creature and even with things buried there are trigger diggers. Tight work

Hey there, Me :)

I absolutely get what you're saying... Sometimes it's a song you hear or a place you've visited before.... a piece of clothing.... but smells... Those are the strongest sense recollections for me.... I think that's why I like the smell of pine so much. As soon as the retailers put out their holiday pine scented candles, air freshener, etc.... I get so excited!! Hahaha.... it's a total favorite that makes me so very warm and happy  .... 🎄  

I thank you so much for reading and taking the time to leave me your thoughts.... it means a lot and I dig the support - 🙏🏻

🌹 - B

Fiery coming to terms with the sizzle with metaphorical authenticity of the most incendiary kind. The imagery here takes me into the heart of your struggle and leaves me breathless.

Xo
John

I really enjoyed that state of almost bliss, captured in between memory and dream to really unfold all the emotions brewing and pouring in this awesome spill.
Nicely done Blue.

Awww... such incredibly cool and awesome comments, W... I'm so glad you enjoyed and found those emotions were tapped into.... I'm all smiles!


😁 - B