REM

Musing on the act of dreaming

disjointed vignettes

in early morning slumber

the passionate nothingness

so nonsensical and disturbed

colors the coming day

within a subliminal world 

of no dark, and no light

just every shade of gray

Author's Note

The film usually stops when i open my eyes. Thank you for your time.

Reviews

[Kenneth The Poet]

So very true. Very true indeed.

[Neville]

Darn it John, I wanted to write this.............. N

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

How about a prequel?

[Neville]

Imposprequel, but then that's life. Regards, N

[shythatway]

Shades of grey, even when there is no dark and no light. Now, that's something to think about.. Dreams following you into the day, shaping thoughts and emotions. So true. I liked this very much, John. :)

[Angi]

Samuel Dickens recommended I come visit your work. I am so glad i did! I usually prefer short poetry. This is really good. I love the words you chose in this piece. It flows really well off my tongue.

[Moflo]

I like how descriptive you are in this piece, this idea of gray upon waking up is the perfect way to describe how one feels upon realizing their dream is now over. Very strong piece, easy to relate to. Nice job.

[dreaming dame]

haha Shades of grey:p cool poem!:)

[Larry Dyson]

we men do usually dream in greys ,but for some reason I dream in colors...very nicely worded John....how cold is it today? Laury

[Mockingbird]

accurate in your description of waking up while still dreaming, how haunting it feels upon waking up. how technicolor turns into the shades of gray in comparison. great job.

[Laughing-Bear]

My Dear Writing Friend,
I enjoyed your creative write and was introduced to the word “vignette” for the first time, an excellent word choice I might add. You have captured the essence of many of my dreams and placed them in a word picture before my eyes this morning. As my head allows I will delve more into you creative works.

Blessings, Laughing-Bear

vignette |vinˈyet|
noun
1 a brief evocative description, account, or episode.
2 a small illustration or portrait photograph that fades into its background without a definite border.
• a small ornamental design filling a space in a book or carving, typically based on foliage.
verb [ trans. ]
portray (someone) in the style of a vignette.
• produce (a photograph) in the style of a vignette by softening or shading away the edges of the subject.

[Michael G.]

That pretty well described my night last night.
Great thoughts from a great guy.
Welcome and Happy New Year, friend John. You staying warm?