THE BAD DREAM PASSES
- THE BAD DREAM PASSES
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The loves that lead to nothing,
The shattered dreams, the tears!—
Old age, sickness, dying,
The terror of the years!—
Among the kindest mercies
To ease the sick heart’s sore,
Is this: the bad dream passes,
The nightmare is no more.
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Lasha, the profound validity of these verses, beautifully composed, has universal application – which I have no doubt would be recognized among most of your posters hereon – regardless of whomsoever’s “spiritual” leanings…
Your poetry runs the gamut of emotions, dear lady. It is a welcome respit from “the same ol’ same old…