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scribble challenge #33 ...my dream of today
Write a story using as many of these words as possible
My Dream of Today
1/Cleave 2/Emulate 3/Susseration 4/Song 5/Contemplate 6/Gloam 7/Children 8/Elbow 9/Dream 10/Still/ 11/Bloom 12/celestial 13/Free 14/Grace 15/Speak 16/Cast 17/Dismiss 18/Matchless 19/Reflect 20/Ersatz
As I cleave to the gloam of my existence, I seem to be caught somewhere in an out of body celestial holding place. I try to call out only to realize I can’t speak and when I attempt to get away, I discover I’m frozen solid in a block of ice. Nothing made sense, yet everything seemed perfectly natural as I began to wonder if this was the real thing or an ersatz substitute of the after life. Before having the opportunity to observe the details of my mysterious surroundings, I am abruptly set free to leisurely stroll through a luscious garden filled with exquisite flowers in full bloom to contimplate and reflect upon my life. Somewhere in the distance beyond a cloud the susseration of heavenly sounds draw me closer to its source like a magnet. As I follow the sweet yet faint melody, a choir of children dressed in angel costumes appeared out of nowhere. One of the kids look vaguely familiar, although I quickly focused on the words, which drew me to them like a magnet and lulled me into a state of total bliss. Their voices were magnificent! The music washed over me like a warm comforting blanket. I have never felt more at peace. The song, a long ago favorite, and one I haven’t heard since I was a young girl provided the matchless soundtrack to the movie of my life. By the grace of God I was magically allowed a closer look into my years on earth. An array of emotions began to overwhelm me, as one event after another appeared before me in a continuous flow. Without warning, I was then cast further away as if I had been swiftly dismissed. Even at a distance, I was able to delight in those heavenly voices. The song enveloped me and its meaning propelled me effortlessly through time. Out of the blue, I felt an elbow poking me and heard my husband begging me to roll over! Apparently my snoring was keeping him awake. Before I had a chance to react, our clock radio began to serenade us with that very same tune that felt so comforting throughout my dream. Even though the voices that filled my bedroom seemed to make an attempt to emulate the very special harmonious sounds I had experienced, I knew it would be impossible to duplicate. As my mate automatically hopped in the shower, I remained very still and slowly breathed in the words once again, only this time, the angels were nowhere in sight. The The New Christy Minstrels had taken their place. However, I can not get those special words out of my head...today!
Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine
Ill taste your strawberries, Ill drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today
Ill be a dandy, and Ill be a rover
Youll know who I am by the songs that I sing
Ill feast at your table, Ill sleep
in your clover
Who cares what the morrow shall bring
Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
Ill taste your strawberries, Ill drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today
I cant be contented with yesterdays glory
I cant live on promises winter to spring
Today is my moment, now is my story
Ill laugh and Ill cry and Ill sing
Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
Ill taste your strawberries, Ill drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today
Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
Ill taste your strawberries, Ill drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today
Words and music by randy sparks
Posted by roe on 2009-06-17 01:24:03 | Rating: | Views: 193
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