Photo courtesy of morguefiles
The racing brain came to a grinding halt
at the edge of consciousness,
jostling the passengers inside.
Riders recomposed, shaking off a reverie
Collecting their belongings,
each one disembarked at the junction
between reality and dream,
marching off to their offices of creation
to begin the nightly tasks of fantasy.
©2010 frayedges and http://www.frayedges.wordpress.com.
Frayed Edges 
January 24th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Great poem.
In this imagination sings.
Hiho hiho it’s off to work we go. lol
January 25th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Thanks Richard! I wrote this in the midst of a fever. My best stuff comes to me when I’m not fully conscious lol!
January 26th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
I know it sounds odd but sometimes when we are not fully with it.
We can produce some amazing stuff.
Perhaps we are less rigid about the process and our inner creator is the one that sings for us
January 26th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
I do think you’re right. The stuff I “force out” never seems as good.
January 27th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
This is strange and wonderful 🙂
February 17th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Thanks bluebee. Apologies for not responding sooner. I have neglected my blog. 😦
January 28th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Beautiful poem. I love the imagery 🙂
February 1st, 2011 at 8:05 am
Nice piece. ‘nightly tasks of fantasy’ – you make it sound almost mundane (in a good way)… interesting slant.
Hope you have been well… I’ve been somewhat off the radar, also trying to set up a self-hosted WordPress blog… finally managed. So wanted to let you know that my URL/address has changed to
http://lukepraterswordsalad.com/
(same as it was minus the ‘wordpress’ bit).
Stay warm! Hope to see you around soon, I haven’t been participating in much but will again
Warmest Salad
Luke x
February 19th, 2011 at 11:35 am
I have updated you link on my site Luke. Beautiful new blog.
February 10th, 2011 at 10:15 am
Very imaginative.. 🙂
Hoping you feel better now! Apologies- I had been away for long- not anymore- I am back.. 😀
I like the poem very much- mystical n strange, yet that’s how it happens..
You are right- often I get to write better stuff (or so I think) when I’m really sulking or unwell! Thoughts knock at my mind only when I am about to doze off!
Sending you Hugs
xox
February 17th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
No problem Olivia. I haven’t been visiting either. I’ll be stopping by this week to see what you have.
February 18th, 2011 at 1:05 am
Hey Dear friend,
Good to see you link this one in..
Hope now you are keeping fit. You remain to be my inspiration towards life. I wish I had more people like you are around to feel all geared up- but gems are rarely found, I guess.. 🙂
Bear Hugs.. wishing you a fabulous weekend!
Love xxxx
February 18th, 2011 at 1:07 am
Just being thoughtful: http://oliviasmindlymatters.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/pigeonic-limerick/
February 16th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
“to begin the nightly tasks of fantasy” 😉
February 19th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Thanks Robin. I really liked your stuff too.
February 17th, 2011 at 3:46 am
a writers world is hidden in the shadows.. here’s my week 38 potluck.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/i-cant-hold-it/
February 19th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Happy Rally fiveloaf!
February 17th, 2011 at 10:32 am
Wonderful imagery..I like the poem..
February 17th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Thanks for stopping by robin, fiveloaf, and Rashmi. I’ll be coming by your places soon!
February 17th, 2011 at 10:36 am
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February 17th, 2011 at 10:51 am
you know better,
beautiful capture of your subject..
Happy Rally.
🙂
February 17th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Happy Rally to you too Jingle. Good to see you here.
February 17th, 2011 at 11:56 am
You have tickled my fancy.
February 17th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
And you have a feather pen in your gravatar. 🙂
February 17th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
Ooh, I love this! And the picture is perfect! Thanks for sharing.
February 17th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
Thanks lolamouse. I got the pic from MorgueFiles.
February 18th, 2011 at 5:46 am
Very interesting and intriguing verse.. I could see it both sides…
‘each one disembarked at the junction
between reality and dream,’
…in living and in after life…
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/01/whispers-wanderer.html
Twitter @VerseEveryDay
February 19th, 2011 at 11:40 am
Thanks Shasi. I never considered the after life aspect, but you are right. I can see that.
February 18th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Wow! I find this to be a REALLY intriguing way to perceive the formation of a dream. Loved it! 🙂
My Poet’s Rally post: Imbiciles Turn Criminal
February 18th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Lovely! absolutely lovely. i love the imagery–the whole feel of the poem.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
The creatures stiring deep within always please us at the hour of sleep, and what a show!
February 19th, 2011 at 2:28 am
Is this what’s going on while I am sleeping? For some reason – I rarley remember dreams – even faintly. Very interesting read …
Here is my first rally entry:
February 19th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Many thanks to Rhyme, rmp, Paulo, and Becca.
@ Beeca, this is at least what goes on when I am sleeping. I have very vivid dreams and I often think about them during the day.
@ Paulo, most definitely- I love my dream world.
@ rhyme- I actually came out of a dream state to write this, or maybe I was still partway in it…:)
February 20th, 2011 at 5:06 am
very creative! 🙂
February 24th, 2011 at 12:12 am
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February 24th, 2011 at 12:35 am
Ah, the dreamweavers. Well said. Thank you.
March 6th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Well done…
March 7th, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Dreamland 😉
December 20th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Greetings:
Hope all is well.
Noting that you have been part of poets rally in the year of 2011,
what an achievement, thanks for your outstanding contribution to us
along the way, keep up the excellence. Best!
Come join our poetry rally today if you wish to mingle and get inspired!
A poem of your choice or a free verse is accepted.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Looking forward to seeing you share.
Respect and hugs.
xoxox
January 9th, 2013 at 9:08 pm
Lovely poem – like a lullaby
January 14th, 2013 at 7:47 pm
Thanks DC. I appreciate your visit.
January 13th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
Very playful and well received into my brain as I read it 🙂
January 14th, 2013 at 7:46 pm
Thanks ZQ.
January 16th, 2013 at 7:38 am
sharp, love the descriptions.
😉
January 17th, 2013 at 8:00 am
Thanks Bristo!
February 14th, 2017 at 3:13 pm
lovely words.
February 15th, 2017 at 8:06 am
Thanks!