I dreamt of you last night
But not really
I didn’t see you or hear your voice
Maybe
It was more the essence of you
The idea of you
In a photograph
Or a thought
I dreamt of you last night
But not really
It was more that you were
Still in my world
There was no feeling of loss
Or grief
Or sorrow
But not really
I dreamt of you last night
And woke to you missing
Gone so long ago
But not really
Gone just today
Again
*** Dreamed of my dad last night – gone almost 19 years now – still miss him everyday.
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Thanks *smiles* K
You explain the reality of the situation that most of us experience. Some days, the missing is as raw and fresh and new as the morning shower’s razor knick.
Thank you, Kim. I appreciate your time and comments – it means a great deal to me. K
We all have these dreams…I often do of my mom…never quite see her..but sometimes I feel that soft hand on my cheek when asleep. Loved ones are always near 🙂
I know that feeling too – it can be a great comfort – thanks, J! K
I understand this. I have dreams like this all the time. Well captured. In the dreams, everything feels the way it did then, and waking brings pangs of deep loss.
Thanks so much, Gay.
Bless you, Kathleen. I think I know that feeling – waking from a dream of my brother. That indefinable still here but not here anymore feeling. A blessing in some ways. Difficult in others.
A heartbreaking comfort really – the feeling of nearness for a moment, then reality again. Sending hugs of comfort to you, Sarah. K
Very poignant personal share ~ Our loved ones never leave us ~
Thank you, Grace.
Sometimes our dreams let us live a bit in the past for just long enough to keep a memory close. Beautiful words for a beautiful memory.
Thank you for your kind words, Gretchen. K
K – I have those dreams – this nailed that feeling. Sometimes it feels like a long overdue visit.
I like that – long overdue visit – Thanks, Lorri – K
Very touching… I do believe in that kind of communication… perhaps he was visiting you.
Thanks, Laurie – I appreciate your kind words. K
mmm…it is comforting yet hard to feel them so close and it be so real…this happens…gone just for today…love your closure on this as well…
Thank as always, Brian. K