I Dreamt of Birdsong
On the Full Moon
I dreamt of vibrant birdsong, except it was a cat.
Singing like a sparrow, wearing a blue top hat.
Then there were tarantulas, climbing on a log.
It creeped me out at first, until I saw it was a dog.
The tarantulas were kind of cute, they were never fearsome.
I’m sure that they were puppies, riding on a possum.
Hens were drinking milk, from breasts of bearded goats.
Pigs were playing hockey, upon the frozen moat.
Raccoons were hopping on the grass, kangaroos climbing trees.
Hyenas were laughing at tiny llamas, hitching rides on bees.
I swear I saw a tiger go flying through the air,
Chasing after snowy owls with beautiful long blond hair.
**
I heard a voice behind me. It gave me quite a start.
I turned and saw a koala, holding a tray of dessert.
“Please forgive the intrusion. I assure I meant no harm.
I’d like to offer you a treat and welcome you to our farm.”
I’m speaking with a koala. This can’t be real, I think.
A black bear comes with another tray, to offer me a drink.
I have a snack and accept a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice.
I have a chat with the kind koala and a very friendly moose.
I know it sounds ridiculous. It doesn’t make any sense.
They assure me all will be okay, that there is no pretense.
They remind me I’ve not considered, the truth that’s evident soon,
When I went to sleep this starry night, there was a bright full moon.
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Very creative ❤️♥️
This prom is a creative and surreal journey through a dreamland filled with unexpected and unusual animal interactions. The imagery of vibrant birdsong being a cat, tarantulas being dogs, and hockey-playing pigs adds a playful and fantastical element to the story. The ending with the koala and black bear offering a snack and drink brings a sense of acceptance and normalcy to the dream, reminding the reader that anything is possible in the world of dreams. Overall, a fun and imaginative read.
I have no idea how I missed this one!!! This is amazing, Cathy!! There are so many animals in here 😍 What a vibrant dream; great story!!
This was a fun read :) well done.
Original! Great fun. Thanks!!
wow! I love this so much! definitely deserves a win :)
I read this in the voice of the mad hatter, Cathy haha
Great poem. Well done.
Wonderful imagination. Loved it. Had me thinking about a song by CCR. "Looking out my back door."
Interesting sounds good :)
This dope work made me levitate. Good morning. I am about to workout with my new yoga ball. Hell yeah. It is a glorious morning to stretch and workout!
Loved the meter and the levity of it!
Loved this. Really wonderful, reminds me of Alice in Wonderland - tarantula‘s aren’t cute, though 😉
Wow! such a great poem.
There's such a touch of whimsy to this that it's fun to read! I love the fairytale rhythmic feel to it also!
The image of the koala offering you dessert gave me a chuckle. Well done, Cathy!
Oooo, I'd love for the Koala and Black Bear to bring me desserts and drinks too! Loved your poem, it was like a fever dream, lol!
Delightful!!
Excellent job interpreting your dream into a poem. The flow was spot on!
This was so fun to follow along with! Very imaginative and well written. Hope some of these friends visit my dreams tonight!
Another fun read!! Congrats on the Top Story, Cathy! Well deserved!
You're making Canada Proud. Another spot on Top Story
That was mind-bending for sure.... and what a party!! Congrats on another top story Cathy!! 👏👏👏
So much fun to read. For some reason I felt an "Alice In Wonderland" vibe come over me. My favorite part was the koala...well because they're my favorite, it offered dessert (another favorite) and was the only animal to speak!
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