A Bellyful of Dreams




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Emile Chaus
Portrait of Madam Claus, 1900
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i had a bellyful of dreams

     not too long ago,

stored in a sack

     around my waist.

when i walked

     they bounced.

and sometimes,

     they spoke a little bit

here and there,

     reminding me

of colors used to paint words

but more vibrant somehow,

   their sss’s more pronounced

    their waves of color washing over me

lest i forget them

and the me i once was.
copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2013

 Posted for the Poetry Pantry and for Dverse Open Link Night
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  1. OutlawyerJuly 20, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Whoa! This is very powerful, Audrey, and very strong, vivid and poignant image. I understand that sack all too well. (Sigh/Agh/scream.) You've conveyed it beautifully. Thanks. This is Manicddaily, btw, Karin - on a mobile device that wants me to use an old blogger id. Thanks again. k.

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  2. Brian MillerJuly 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    you know...its never too late for dreams audrey...sometimes we have to set them aside for a bit...trust me, i know that...you can dream again...i am sure...honest words...

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    1. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerJuly 21, 2013 at 10:49 AM

      Hi Brian--thank you! I feel I am at a cross roads right now--we'll see what new dreams may come

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    2. Brian MillerJuly 21, 2013 at 12:54 PM

      the good thing about a crossroads is that you get to choose a new direction eh? smiles.

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    3. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerJuly 21, 2013 at 1:41 PM

      So true Brian!! Once the kids leave the nest it is all up for grabs!

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    4. Brian MillerJuly 23, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      ha. true that...take care of the responsibility first, play later...smiles.

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  3. Janet MartinJuly 20, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Riveting! oh, so powerful.

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  4. NatašekJuly 20, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    loved it. "and the me i once was"...how dreams sometimes define us, and I agree, dreams never really leave us.

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  5. RasmaSandraJuly 21, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Delightful things are dreams. Enjoyed this.

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  6. Liz Rice-SosneJuly 21, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Well, this is just a delight. I see this poem as being very sensuous. A lovely read.

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  7. Sunday Reflections or Stumbling Towards Happiness by Bill HollandJuly 21, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    I'm glad to see a new poem from you. I have to tell you that I love your poetry. You conjure up images that are clear to me, vivid in their description and oh so beautiful.

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    1. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerJuly 24, 2013 at 6:27 PM

      Thank you so much for reading my work Bill--I am so very glad that you enjoy my work--I so enjoy writing it!

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  8. SusanJuly 21, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    The sack is a great idea. I'm going to try it as soon as I can relieve that over-sized closet of its boxed burdens! I like the bounce in this poem. I wonder what happened to that bag?

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  9. MaryJuly 21, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Audrey, the ending takes my breath away....especially when that last line is written in smaller print. We each need to keep our bag, not hide it away in a closet somewhere, and in it we should have the things that remind us of who we ARE, not who we once were.

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  10. TALONJuly 21, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    The imagery in this is so bold and beautiful, Audrey. I'll be revisiting this one...carrying my own sack of dreams. :)

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  11. annell4July 21, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Really nice! I like the way the colors washed over you!

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  12. Sherry Blue SkyJuly 21, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    The challenge of every mother - to remember "the me I once was"....she is still in there, kiddo, just waiting for a few free moments to unleash herself! Trust me, I know these things!

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  13. Lisa A. WilliamsJuly 21, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Lovely Audrey! All too often, we forget who we used to be and as Sherry says,"she's still there... ".

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  14. Jennifer WagnerJuly 21, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Oh I love the reminder not to forget our dreams...to remember that they are still with us! Lovely write Audrey.

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  15. ScottlBJuly 21, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    and the me i once was. how that holds truth to so many as we take that next step in a new direction in life.

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  16. Madeleine Begun KaneJuly 21, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Very poignant!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    Audrey this is gorgeous and I agree with the other commentators powerful!

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  18. SaravJuly 22, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Audrey, a beautiful poem:-) --I love the details of sss's more pronounced, and colors washing over you--it's important to keep those dreams close

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  19. janetldJuly 22, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    this is truly a wonderful poem, to be read over and over. I love your opening "bellyful of dreams" - and, really, everything.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    poignantly beautiful imagery and sounds, Audrey.

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  21. Amrit SinhaJuly 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    A wonderful piece. "Bellyful of dreams"- now that's awesomeness !!!

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  22. Kerry O'ConnorJuly 23, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    What a stunning poem. The reader can immediately empathize with the theme and you have expressed the idea in beautiful poetry. This is the kind of poem I read and wish I had written.

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  23. UnknownJuly 23, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    I agree it's never too late, and I sympathize but feel deeply these words in my soul. Beautifully writ. Bellyfull of dreams has to be my favorite. This is powerful.

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  24. LaTonya BaldwinJuly 23, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Oh this resonates. Lovely write.

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  25. Laurie KolpJuly 23, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    I really like this, Audrey!!

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  26. VictoriaJuly 23, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Audrey, this seems to carry in it the wisdom of someone who's lived a bit and yet still has hope. I love it.

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  27. ayalaJuly 23, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Keep dreaming, lovely write.

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  28. GraceJuly 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    I hope you never forget those dreams ~ Keep them alive & vibrant ~

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  29. colleenJuly 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Nice imagery. I store mine in my head and like a snow globe they stir and settle.

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  30. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Great visual imagery -- the bellyful of dreams carried like a sack! Nice work ~peace, Jason

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  31. LolamouseJuly 23, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I love that first line-it really grabs the reader in! Nicely done.

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  32. Myrna R.July 23, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Well, most times my belly is full of what I overate. But, I love your bellyfull. And dreams have no calories. How wonderful.

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  33. UnknownJuly 23, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Lovely and affecting!

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  34. ClaudiaJuly 23, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    oh we should never forget our dreams.... love the images...

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  35. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    original and poignant last line in small print is effective...I do like that expectant feeling at the end...waiting, waiting for more dreams. They will come! Thanks for sharing :) ~jackie~

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  36. Pat HattJuly 24, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Dreams can fade, but some you may trade, for something better to attain, or board a train.

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  37. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    ah... dreams which can be so fleeting; you've given us hope

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  38. HisFireFlyJuly 24, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    colours to paint words, yes
    and paint dreams
    and words to fill empty spaces

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  39. Katie Mia FrederickJuly 24, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    IS still of love in spirit...

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  40. flaubertJuly 24, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Dreams keep us alive, Audrey. Beautiful write.

    Pamela

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  41. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Oh you've got to keep dreaming, no matter how fare we've come along in this world. Lovely poem.

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  42. ReneeJuly 24, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    One must never forget to dream...always. Commenting from dVerse.

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  43. J Cosmo NewberyJuly 25, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Reminds me to hold my stomach in when I walk.

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