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Read MoreA Dream I Had While Asleep, January 20th 2026 The air in my grandparents’ house tasted of woodsmoke and old memories, a stillness that usually feels like an ending. But then she was there. Marsha. Not as a memory, but...
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Deep gratitude my friend. This story, based on a dream about my late former wife, was the most emotional dream I have ever had about here. Very glad you enjoyed this, my friend. That means so much to me. Thank you so much.
John
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Beautiful piece John. Well written and marvelously executed.
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Gracias Visions. Very happy you enjoyed this dream story about the visitation from the beyond from my late wife. Thank you from my heart.
John
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This is a lovely story. Love this line
“a reminder that even in dreams, our love carries the weight of our fragility”-
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Thank you so much Fia. Glad you enjoyed this. This vignette was based entirely on a dream I had a couple of nights ago. Much appreciated.
John
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Dreams always have some kind of meaning behind them. Trying to figure that meaning out is the hard part. Perhaps the lost dress was a representation of words that were never spoken. Or desires never totally met. The ending is warm and affectionate. As a poet or writer, dreams can be of value, which in this case, was beneficial for a good story with a happy ending. 🙂
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Tim I love your insights here. Indeed you illuminate he hidden nature of meaning in dreams. Indeed, I do think the lost dress held a meaning. As did the atm machine. I could imagine the atm machine meaning that the love we had was never really about money but that she was looking for something more than what money can buy from me. Thank you so much for sharing your insightful thoughts here. They were greatly appreciated.
John
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Read MoreLioness of the Desert Julian stretched, the clatter of china against ceramic a small rebellion in the hushed breakfast room of their Marrakesh riad. Outside, the morning light, already fierce, began its daily assault on the city’s ochre walls....
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I like the way you story tell. You take everything into consideration when building the tale. Nicely done
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Thank you so much Fia. Much appreciate you reading and your most kind words on my story, my friend. Most grateful.
John
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Read MoreThe Soft Clatter of Loveand Old Tin Spoons at Midnight:The Unsaid Poetry of Home I love Central Park in the Fall. The city feels fresher and cleaner for some reason. As I walked past the Zoo, I heard a...
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Excellent work.
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Thank you so much Thomas. This is a story I wrote years ago but fine tuned recently. Very glad you enjoyed it, my friend.
John
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I enjoy the way you put your stories together. The way you summed it up ” the soft clatter of love and old tin spoons at midnight which was the unsaid poetry of home.” put a smile on my face
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Thank you so much Fia for reading this and your comment. Indeed, I like the way that last line summed it up too. Very glad you enjoyed. Most grateful for your read. And love that you enjoy the way my stories are put together and that the last line made you smile.
John
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Read MoreCoffee Shop Chanteuse sweet Bourbon necklacelaced in cappuccino embersof lost quiet moonshinedeep in pirate alley kisseswhen Luna rides her stallionhigh in the heat of summer skyover spired flames of starsthat burn in a rhapsodyof dark river chicorywhose smoke swirls in...
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Sweet descriptive piece with hints of longing
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Thanks so much my friend. This lady was singing old jazz songs at the coffee shop today. She was my muse.
John
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Hello John,
Your description here captures the atmosphere so perfectly. Your detail is always so razor sharp. Nice work.
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Deep gratitude Visions. I thank you from my heart and soul. Love that you appreciated my evocation of atmosphere through details. Great thanks.
John
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Beautifully penned, John. Phenomenal imagery my friend. Excellent write. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Gracias Damian. Thank you so much for reading and your appreciation of both me and my poetry.
John
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Your poem puts me in the mood of sailing and travel, the image of a sailor who is watching and expressing the scenes, keeping it in his head because soon it will only be a memory. There is sadness going along all the lines. Emotionally written.
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Thank you so much Light for your heartfelt reflections on my poem. Your impressions of my words here are deeply appreciated. Love your interpretation of the mood within my words. Indeed there is a depth of understanding in your thoughts and the feelings my poem inspired for you that really feels right. Deep gratitude.
John
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You are very welcome my friend🤍
Wishing You peaceful and happy times🕊️
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Tremendous work. Powerful writing.
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Thank you so very much Thomas. Glad you enjoyed this. Much appreciated.
John
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Inspiration can come from many places, but to be able to create something like this is exceptional, John. Great poem with creative images. 🙂
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Deep gratitude my friend. Very glad you enjoyed this offering of mine. Much appreciated. Indeed the chanteuse who inspired this poem was an exceptional inspiration. 🙂
John
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Powerfully penned, John. Excellent storytelling my friend, this one tugs at the heartstrings. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian