Cover image for post Thoughts, by JULIAK

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Thoughts

Inquiring Visitors

Twilight reined the sky

pale of blue gray pink

outside calm and cool

sensed a couple at the door

the bell may have rung

or even a soft knock

really do not remember

but there you both were

with smiles like sunshine

your skin almost translucent

your bodies lilith like slim

dressed in loose garments

We came to look at the house

She admired my wild freehand

bold wall mural painting

He without unduly criticizing

pointed out a big flaw

Sensing my thoughts

told me how to remedy

without cost to my meager pocket

You both almost floated

through the rooms, smiling

My aged dog lifted her head

from a nap then went back

to sleep with no fear of either

giving you house information

you both leave remembering

your names were not given

walking to the open door to ask

surprised you are both gone

no sign of a vehicle going down

the long drive it was almost

like you disappeared

You both ceased to be seen

Vanish from sight into thin air

A dream for real.

I received this thought in my mind at five thirty two am. I was in bed dreaming a vivid dream. One can not see the wind but the dreaming mind bends reality.

I remember I was somewhere out on flat land. The wind was blowing fiercely. I was clutching my mossy green windbreaker jacket. With one bold gust of wind my tan wide brimmed hat took off like a flying saucer into that wind. My hair was flying and whipping in the wind looking like it had been in an electrical outlet.

Yelling to someone "Hold me, hold me down." Not wanting to take off up into the air. Lost forever in the sky. Feeling strong arms pull me close holding me tight to them while whispering "You are safe I won't let you go."

I woke up with that wild hair laying in a pile of twisted pillows. My nightgown wrapped around the sheets like twisted seaweed in the ocean waters. I felt so warm and secure. That is a nice safe feeling...A vivid dream not too laughable nor enhanced with hallucinations.

Awakening

The heart was broken

A soul was stolen

breath was taken away

unknowing love was there

Stifling was introduced

to keep happiness away

hiding lust with awakening

unknowing love was there

then with gentle persuasion

without demanding control

the flower bud emerged

unknowing love was there

the flower awakened

brightly clearly all colors of the rainbow

emerged into brilliant radiance

unknowing love was there

always will be remembered

as the returning soul

the mending of a heart

unknowing love was there

©Julia A Knaake

You Give Me You

Wantin' to give you a big palace

Feelin' to give you a kingdom

Seein' you get as you desire

with unending love you give me

you give me you

The palace would be way too large

A kingdom is much too hard to rule

Simple happy feelings you give to me

with unending love you give me

you give me you

My wish is deepest of most kind

I'll protect you and always be there

Giving my heart as you give to me

with unending love you give me

you give me you

Our wishes have become true

You are my shining lights

making our lives so full

with unending love you give me

you give me you

What hats do you wear

Some folks wear

a beret,

a baseball cap,

winter woo-lie,

a scarf

sometimes a straw hat

but …..

Some wear the Mom or Dad hat

which means you had better teach your

children how to grow up to be self

sufficient and upstanding adults.

this is a long tiring but rewarding job.

Then again some wear the doctor or nurse hat

which can be so wonderful to help save

peoples lives or correct a problem

they have. It is also sad when there

is nothing you can do to help.

Now being a teacher is quite a reward

when you can help shape a young person

with learning materials and your experiences

and lead them in the right direction

to get a good hold on their lives

There are police hats,fire hats,political hats,

the clergy hats and many many more ….

but

what are the hats that you really wear

in your everyday lives…

stop and think.

Because if you have a handicapped child

or an elderly parent, relative or good friend

You personally are a forever caretaker,

driver,teacher,money handler,shelter provider,protector,

adviser,food & clothing helper…the list goes on

stop and really think....

You are so wealthy wearing these hats.

What hats do you wear and are you happy wearing those hats

and are you proud of the hats you have worn in your lifetime.