Does The World Dream of Me?
I wonder
if the world
dreams of
me
and if it
dreams of
me,
what might
the dreaming
world see of
me?
Am I
a thorn
or a source
of pride?
A knitter’s
hook or a
singer’s
smile?
or maybe
the world
doesn’t dream
at all of
me
maybe the
world can’t fall
asleep;
a restless spirit,
all because of
the likes of
me
(inspired by Langston Hughes “I Dream of a World”)
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This is such a lean contemplation. I love the center of the poem:
Am I/a thorn/or a source/of pride?
A knitter’s/hook or a singer’s/smile?
Good poem and you Langston Hughes as inspiration is perfect.
Thank you. I wasn’t sure if those phrases really worked so I appreciate the feedback response.
Kevin
what a gentle spirited poem
Much appreciated, Manny
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This one sings a song. It tumbles down your page like a dime.
All the contemplation is on point and it really carries the reader along with it. The ending was pretty cool, too.