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Dream

I suppose
this day must end.
May you, beneath
its shadow, Friend,

fancy a place
to ease your soul,
caress your heart,
soothe and console

worries that cause
your wrinkled brow...
may those thoughts fade,
at least, for now.

And may the softness
of Eventide,
comfort your spirit,
rest by your side

while stars of wonder,
heaven sent,
shine o'er you, sleeping,
your day now, spent.

— Lavender, Mar 27, 2026

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Peace...

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Editing Stage: Rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Critiques

Sen99

Sen99

2 months 2 weeks ago

Dream

Sleep .... perchance to ..dream

How serene and peaceful a nice minimalist Ode to sleep

Thanks Lavendar for share 

Sen99

Lavender

Lavender

2 months 1 week ago

Hello, Sen,

Thank you very much for reading! I'm glad you found this to be peaceful.

L

Lavender

Lavender

2 months 1 week ago

Hello, Eliza,

Thank you for reading and commenting.

I appreciate you!

Lavender

William Lynn

William Lynn

2 months 1 week ago

Good Morning

Thank you for this gentle poem that makes the reader pause, reflect, and appreciate.

Once again, your words are filled with hope and kindness, at a time when they are in short supply.

All my best, Will

Lavender

Lavender

2 months 1 week ago

Hello, Will,

Always so grateful to read your kind comments.

Thank you!

L

Geezer

Geezer

2 months 1 week ago

Only sleeping...

they are only sleeping, to a rest they come. Waiting, waiting for us to catch up. I like the gentle euphonism, it sounds so much better than death, a rather harsh divorce from our lives. 

Lavender

Lavender

2 months 1 week ago

Hello, Geezer,

Your comments always give me a deeper perspective.

Thank you, as always!

Lx

RM

Ray Miller

2 months 1 week ago

Dream

Enjoyed the read. I think you want o'er, not o're, though why not over?

fancy, line 5, seems an odd choice of word.

Lavender

Lavender

2 months 1 week ago

Hello, Ray,

Thank you for catching the typo! As far as "o'er" and "fancy"  - they simply came out as I was creating.  I think they add a softness, a gentle mood.

I appreciate your comments!

L

Geezer

Geezer

2 months 1 week ago

My word...

now, it just rolls off the tongue. I read that right through the second time around! Sweet! ~ Geez.

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Ray Bear

Ray Bear

2 months ago

Very soft and tranquil

I like how the stars act like a quiet guard watching over the sleeping. The poem feels like you have just laid down on the softest bed after a long tiring day. I really liked this one. 

Lavender

Lavender

2 months ago

Hello, Ray

I'm so happy this feels tranquil to you. 

Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!

L

Wallyroo92

Wallyroo92

1 week 5 days ago

Dream

It's almost like a lullaby, of well wishes and positive thoughts that soothe the mind and soul.

Wonderful work.

Lavender

Lavender

1 week 5 days ago

Hello, Wally,

Every small wish for peace is easily sent and easily returned.

Thank you for reading!

L

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