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Emerald City Ghosts's avatar

This is really beautiful! I’ve had a few projects inspired by dreams, and they’re always so fun to write!

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, ECG!

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Jennifer James's avatar

This is beautiful. I felt caught up in your dream. I hope you'll write and share more poetry.

Maybe there's a reason you've been thinking about your dream again. Could be trying to tell you something.

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, Jennifer! Maybe I’ll dabble with poetry again. It used to feel so natural, but stories have taken over and the poetry shows me an enigmatic face these days, lol. I appreciate your comment!

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Jim Minns's avatar

no drum but the heart, no ritual but the tide - Love this

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thank you, Jim!

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Katherine Mansfield's avatar

Wow. I have no words. This is just exceptional.

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, Katherine! That means a lot!

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Amanda's avatar

Wow, Liz, this is absolutely beautiful. I didn’t know you wrote poetry, though that shouldn’t surprise me. You are so gifted. And how interesting to have a recurring dream like that! I wonder what your subconscious was trying to convey?

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks! I started as a poet many moons ago before I began writing stories. I’m sure my subconscious was trying to tell me something, but I’m also sure I didn’t act on the message, lol.

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Shane Bzdok's avatar

Good lord, Liz. My jaw is still on the floor. Absolutely amazing.

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, Shane! So glad you enjoyed it!

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Barron's avatar

It’s been a long time since I’ve read poetry, but I had to read this a second time. Beautiful and engaging. A wonderful piece. ❤️

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, Dad!

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Lyndsey Resnick's avatar

Brilliant, Liz! Powerfully done. The imagery is perfection.

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, Lyndsey!

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EJ Trask's avatar

this just shimmers Liz! haunting and beautiful. to think I had some role in bringing it to substack, i’m humbled. i’ve seen some dream analysis that says whales are problems or projects in your life. when I have a whale dream I always think it’s about writing haha

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, EJ! And yes, we all have you to thank (or curse) for this poem showing up, lol. I will accept that it’s about writing. All other problems are transitory.

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Garen Marie's avatar

I’m floored. Absolutely gorgeous.

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks so much, Garen!

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Nothing short of terrific writing, Liz. Truly gifted talent on display. Absolutely loved it. - Jim

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, Jim! I used to write a lot of poetry, but honestly don’t remember the last time I tried to get one down. I’m glad you liked it.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Liz this is soo good! Wow.

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, Sean! Dreams...so weird and mesmerizing that you have to do something with them!

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Jean McKinney's avatar

That's lovely! I'm always fascinated by the way dreams inspire magical fiction and poetry.

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Thanks, Jean! Dreams play a fairly hefty role in my writing in general. My mind, I guess, is more free in the dreamworld.

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