Oneiromancy
To dream of death signifies fear
of the unknown. Dandelions
tell of a lover’s
infidelities. Towers and steeples
are signs of ill omen.
To avoid nightmare, sleep
with a stone under your pillow.
The ring-tailed dove
must not be crossed with the crow
or harm approaches.
To see rivers in flood
means death by drowning, and roses
financial ruin. Anything blue
is an excellent omen
for childbirth. Pearls bring sickness.
Opals, relief.
Falling from a high place
indicates a stranger’s treachery
and carrying milk
a long-held dream fulfilled. But
to dream of milk spilt
is to suffer love unrequited.
From Camper Van Blues (Salt Publishing).
2 comments:
Dear Jane
Yes, we liked this poem when we first read it. We wish you, Steve, Indigo and the boys a very Merry Christmas and hope that your daughter's boyfriend is making a steady recovery.
Best wishes from Simon & Rusty
He is, thank you! A very speedy recovery, in fact. Though he's not allowed out in public for 6 weeks, for fear of infection while his immuno-whatnot is compromised. So we haven't actually been to see him.
I should perhaps update the blog before the end of the year. Thanks for the reminder that it exists!
Merry Chrimbo to you both!
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