Thanks for this and other dream poems. Such an interesting mode for public dreaming with personal poetry. I am not sure if you are familiar with the social dreaming movement.
I’ve been a member of a Tasmanian Social dreaming group for maybe close to ten years. The notion is that dreams express social preoccupation and concerns as much as they do personal concerns.
The dream becomes a jumping off point to think with imminence.
Maybe our unconscious has more to observe than we give it credit for. You might be interested to look at The Third Reich of Dreams" by Charlotte Beradt, published in 1968. This book reports the dreams of ordinary German citizens during the period of the Nazi rise to power, reflecting their intuitive but unconscious foreknowledge of the regime's intentions.
I often think poetry is a way of daydreaming. But you have extended the notion backwards into the nights shadows.
Modern remix of the song, “The lion sleeps tonight”.
Nice — thanks, Stan
Dogs bark. Hear something. A warning.
Horse trusts and will awaken when coast is clear. Carry you far away in your dream world.
Thanks Richard — interesting and evocative comments as always
Heaven, yes?
Hmm … an interesting idea … which could apply to the collective unconscious of the dream world generally speaking, I think.
Yes. But not always I hope - yesterday’s dream somehow featured Silvio Berlusconi (still trying to figure that one out).
Nice to be acquainted with such a friendly and helpful horse. This is the kind of “night mare” that is peaceful. Sweet dreams. 🌜💫
Great catch of a clever dream-pun — the unconscious having fun.
A dream poem?
dream as poem, poem as dream
How sweet!
Thanks, Aaron
Thanks for this and other dream poems. Such an interesting mode for public dreaming with personal poetry. I am not sure if you are familiar with the social dreaming movement.
I’ve been a member of a Tasmanian Social dreaming group for maybe close to ten years. The notion is that dreams express social preoccupation and concerns as much as they do personal concerns.
The dream becomes a jumping off point to think with imminence.
Maybe our unconscious has more to observe than we give it credit for. You might be interested to look at The Third Reich of Dreams" by Charlotte Beradt, published in 1968. This book reports the dreams of ordinary German citizens during the period of the Nazi rise to power, reflecting their intuitive but unconscious foreknowledge of the regime's intentions.
I often think poetry is a way of daydreaming. But you have extended the notion backwards into the nights shadows.
Anyway, thanks
Very interesting — thank you for commenting. I’ll definitely check out that book.