Rett

Aug 12, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Unicorn Dreams

Unicorn Dreams

Does a Unicorn dream
Of silly little things,
Or spend his time in play?
Is his head in a whirl
From the weight of the world
And things he has to say?

What would you say
If you knew that his day
Was the same as yours or mine?
What would you think
If you saw one blink
And he asked you for the time?

Would you turn him away
And tell him to play
With someone else for awhile?
Would you ask for a ride
And sit there astride
With your face alight in a smile?

But Unicorns you see
Are fancy and free
And may not come by today.
But if one comes by
Don't be frightened and cry
Or you might chase him away!

— Rett, Aug 12, 2008

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Critiques

weirdelf

17 years 10 months ago

Last time I talked to a unicorn

(the day before yesterday) he would not let me ride, they only let virgins, a long standing tradition. But we played some wonderful word games. Unicorns are hopeless at chess and backgammon, the hooves, you understand. We always have fun. And I had fun reading this. As a pragmatist and an amateur scientist and mathematician I would still truly die in my soul if magic was lost from the world. cheers, Jess

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Me too jess

Magic and wonder still exists if only in the soul and mind. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

autumnphoenix

17 years 10 months ago

Unicorn dreams

I use to have them. :) Unicorns are somehting else one could debate. I for one like to think they did exist. It would be truly delightful to talk to one. I like your poem alot Rett. I like the mystical things real or imagined. FYI, they are mentioned in the bible as well as in most cultrual literature. Good one again Rett. Dana Job 39:9-12, Isaiah 34:7, Psalms 29:6, just for a few.:)

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Thanks Dana

I will check it out. Glad you enjoyed the read. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

Linda Moses

17 years 10 months ago

Rett

This is as fun read. I had been thinking of putting little books together for my grandkids, too

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Glad you liked it

I think your grandkids would love it. Good luck. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

Sinbadthesailorman

17 years 10 months ago

the mystical and the magical or most cherish among the young

At heart this is how one would imagine a unicorn playful and shy would be a nice childrens poem too I like dragons and space ships though and those are mention in the bible too were I am not sure I could place them but I will chase the verses on the Unicorns for I can't recall every reading about them in the bible Donnie/Sinbad intresting should do another on their mystical powers I here they have them do you like peguses too winged horse that fly can the Unicorn fly?or do they grant wishes can't recall what they do Donnie/ Sinbad

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

I used to and still do like

the mystical and magical realms, Dragons, Unicorns and all the other magical beasts. I also love Roman, Greek and Norse mythology. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

rider68

17 years 10 months ago

Hi Rett

A timeless and priceless write, and i am sure something that will continue to be handed down and recited, nothing quite like that bit of magic and kids, Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Hi Peter

Good to see you back! Yep, magic and all the other stuff is what dreams are made of. I like to think I still have a little bit of the child left in me. I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

weirdelf

17 years 10 months ago

Peter, we adults have magic too

we lose or soul piece by piece if we forget that. cheers, Jess

rahbar

17 years 10 months ago

Fantastic.

Hello Rett...highly enjoyable poem...you have touched a subject which every one dreams about...great. Rahbar.

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Thank you Rahbar

I enjoyed writing this one. It may be several years old, but it still creates a sense of wonder. I wrote it for my oldest grandkids and made a booklet out of it with pictures and all. I just re-[rinted the booklet for my 6 year old granddaughter. I am very glad you enjoyed it. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

Candlewitch

17 years 10 months ago

Rett

I have but one word for this fanciful poem = delightful!!! Always, Cat

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Hi Cat

Glad you enjoyed the whimsy. My grandkids claim it as "Our Poem". Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

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