Tuesday, 31 March 2015

THE A TO Z CHALLENGE: A IS FOR ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM:

 WELCOME TO THE A TO Z CHALLENGE 2015:
MY THEME IS TO CHOOSE A SONG TITLE
AND WRITE A POEM INSTEAD OF THE LYRICS:
HOPE YOU ENJOY:

A IS FOR ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM
RECORDED BY THE EVERLY BROTHERS:
When I need to think of happier days,
When the family life was full of fun.
All I have to do is dream,
Albeit rainy or skies of sun.

My mind goes back
To when you were children.
Happy and carefree,
All I have to do is dream
Those days were still with me.

For I no longer figure in your lives,
Sad to say but true.
But all I have to do is dream
When I need a hug from you.

All I have to do is dream
That at times you think of me.
Thinking of good times we had
Beside the Dorset sea.

I hope you're well and happy.
And your faces radiate a beam.
At the end of each day
All I have to do is dream.

Copyright Yvonne Lewis:
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44 comments:

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh31 March 2015 at 16:15

    Sad but beautiful, Yvonne.

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    1. nashvillecats231 March 2015 at 16:24

      Thanks Alex, they are not all going to be sad I can assure you..
      Busy days ahead so I think it's time I went to bed..
      Yvonne.

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  2. John Holton31 March 2015 at 19:05

    Very sad, but well done.

    John Holton
    Blogging from A to Z 2015 Cohost
    The Sound of One Hand Typing

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  3. Dixie@dcrelief31 March 2015 at 19:59

    Sometimes, yes, all we have to do is dream, and that can be a good thing. (smile)

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  4. Gregg Metcalf31 March 2015 at 20:01

    What an excellent idea and start.

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  5. Unknown31 March 2015 at 20:46

    Hi Yvonne, It's Carolyn from Pastimes-Passions-Paraphernalia.org. Your poetry is a like a breath of fresh air. Love it. All the best for the challenge.

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  6. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 00:17

    Hello Carolyn, lovely of you to visit, also thanks for the great comment.

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  7. Suzanne Furness1 April 2015 at 00:25

    A lovely start to the challenge.

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  8. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 00:33

    Thanks Suzanne, much asppreciated.

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  9. Sharon Himsl1 April 2015 at 02:03

    Ah....Weren't they just wonderful?

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 02:34

      Hello Sharon, thank you for your visit and comment. I do so appreciate the thought.
      Have a wonderful day.
      Yvonne.

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  10. kaykuala1 April 2015 at 02:46

    To dream is a good start to make them come true! Great write Yvonne!

    Hank

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 02:52

      Thanks Hank for your lovely comment.......Guess what? I recieved an Easter Card from my estranged son's three children (My Grandchildren) so perhaps I will do some more dreaming.
      Have a good day.

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  11. Pat Hatt1 April 2015 at 04:40

    A little dream can sure go a long way

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  12. Stephen Tremp1 April 2015 at 05:39

    I like the Everly Brothers. Their songs are still played on the radio often. Good stuff!

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 08:16

      Thanks for the visit Stephen, I've always enjoyed The Everly Brothers also.
      Good luck with the challenge.

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  13. Chrys Fey1 April 2015 at 06:04

    I love to dream. I think dreaming is the most beautiful and inspiring thing we can do. :)

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 08:17

      Sometimes dreams do come true, one has to keep that hope in their heart.
      Thanks for the visit.Chrys.

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  14. Beverly Stowe McClure1 April 2015 at 06:17

    A beautiful but sad poem, Yvonne. I love the Everly Brothers, play their songs on my piano from time to time.

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 08:18

      Many thanks for the comment Beverly, I used to play the piano, started at 2yrs but when the children came along I just listened to records and cassettes.
      Have a good day.

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  15. S. L. Hennessy1 April 2015 at 06:47

    I love that middle part about drifting back to where we were happy and carefree children. What a beautiful image.

    Good luck with the 2015 A to Z Challenge!
    A to Z Co-Host S. L. Hennessy
    http://pensuasion.blogspot.com

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 08:19

      Many thanks for passing through and the lovely comment, Much appreciated.

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  16. L. Diane Wolfe1 April 2015 at 06:59

    May your dreams become reality again. Wonderful poem, Yvonne.

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 08:20

      If I dream long and hard enough with a little hope thrown in for good measure they may come true.
      Thanks for the comment Diane.

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  17. Unknown1 April 2015 at 07:19

    A beautiful way to start the challenge.
    Elizabeth Hein - Scribbling in the Storage Room

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 08:21

      Many thanks for coming by, much appreciated.

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  18. Anonymous1 April 2015 at 08:17

    The sheet music covers are collectible. Wish I had hung on to a few through the years. Will look forward to spending April with you as I check back.

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  19. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 08:24

    Lovely to meet you Stepheny, Thanks for your comment. Very much appreciated.

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  20. Empty Nest Insider1 April 2015 at 10:37

    Beautifully written, Yvonne! Glad you're doing another A to Z Challenge!

    Julie

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 13:32

      Many thanks Julie, your comment was comforting to read.
      Yvonne.

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  21. Cherie Colyer1 April 2015 at 11:22

    Truly lovely. =)

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 13:33

      Many thanks for visiting my humble blog and lovely comment.
      Yvonne.

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  22. Haneen Ibrahim1 April 2015 at 14:04

    So sweet, I liked it :) nice to see I'm not alone doing poetry in the challenge.
    "Haneen/I Will Never Give you Up (479)"

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    1. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 14:50

      Hello Haneen, lovely of you to visit, thanks for the coment.
      Will return the visit later.
      Yvonne.

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  23. Anonymous1 April 2015 at 14:48

    A very lovely post, Yvonne. I do remember that song. Sweet memories. Thanks.

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  24. nashvillecats21 April 2015 at 14:53

    Hello Ann, great to hear from you with such a lovely comment.
    Take care.
    Yvonne.

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  25. Heather M. Gardner2 April 2015 at 05:55

    Very sweet.

    Heather M. Gardner
    Co-host: Blogging from A to Z April Challenge
    Blog: The Waiting is the Hardest Part [http://hmgardner.blogspot.com/]

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  26. nashvillecats22 April 2015 at 09:54

    Thank you Heather and thanks for becoming a follower.

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  27. Arlee Bird3 April 2015 at 16:26

    I've always loved this song. I used to have a version on an album by Jan & Dean. We all have our dreams to comfort us. This poem says it well.

    Arlee Bird
    A to Z Challenge Co-host
    Wrote By Rote

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