A beautiful dark poem you've crafted here. It tells a story that takes hold of us and speaks volumes. Amazing job!

So deep and dark! Breathtaking!

Love ya!

Jane

Whoa! This is fantastic. "Let sweet dreams return that dawn may find me", I love that line. Take care Reg.

Mary

ONE CERTAINLY CANNOT EVER TELL A BOOK BY ITS COVER...TAKE CARE TO CHOOSE QUALITY OVER APPEARANCE...BLACK FLOWERS IS AN EXCELLENT WORK. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

I liked the title and when I read the poem I liked the poetry even more-great job

Outstanding work Regis. Really like this one!

Regis,
I love reading your poems. This one speaks volume to me. Love it!
Nicole

Only with shadows can we truly learn to appreciate the light :) My multiple personalities relate well to this peace (Indeed, the battle of light and dark does rage within) Funny how even though some flowers can poison, we still insist on stopping and smelling the roses. Hopefully you have enjoyed more light than dark. Found this to be quite thought provoking and truly enjoyed the process. Thank you :) N

Powerful, dark and beautiful . . . mixed and perfectly blended. Sometimes only the dark side can portray the light of the soul. I really liked this.

Were you writing about my first or second wife in that first stanza? I've been there and lived that nightmare. Too many wild days in my youth. Now, I'm Rested, Renewed, Restored -- so true for those that start life over with a new reality. Thank you.

Very dark and very beautiful.

The allure, so moist with tears, so filled with poison. You are gifted! I FEEL when reading your poems. Thank you!

Wow, powerfully dark yet powerfully affirming at the same time. I like the looking toward the light after being consumed by the dark. No one should have that power over us! We are perfect unto ourselves. Love, real love should it find us, enlarges or expands what is us. Anything else is illusion. Brilliant write, Regis!

Very well done indeed sweet man..thank you so much for all your lovely comments on my work and for taking the time to do so...keep smiling OK..Hugss
Love,
Chanti Lace

I do like the way you go from the dark and sinister here, Regis, to hope and optimism. Moving from negativity into positivity - you remind me here that it is all our choice. Beautifully worded.

Helena

Magnificent!

Wow. Your words are chilling but beautiful, and you paint a garden of black flowers that would be the envy of all dark dreams.

through the field of black flowers you seek hope for the future. maybe we could intro a few of them to my ex... they deserve each other! Your friend, Kathy

Black flowers are what I've encountered over the years. Deadly, that has brought me misery but I've survived from their poison to become me. Did you know they gave me definition. very good job on this poem. Have a wonderful day. GREEAATT!

This is the second time I've read this poem and I still find it mesmerizing.

Oh my, Reg! You seem to be having some very bad "sleeps". However, they DO strike up your imaginative poems: Great expressed emotions in this one.
Blessings and Love - Micke

Regis: i like the meter in this poem, and the conciseness. I am a great fan of alliteration, so deadly dozen, and then all the "R" words work for me, except I think that the poem would be stronger if you used only a few of them. I really like the feed them to the mares of night, separating out night and mares, such that mare is a horse, a horse that, of course, must eat. And death bouquet is such a good oxymoron; I think it works well here. I think the grammar is a little off on "seed new dreams" but I do get the sense of it anyway. I like this poem, Regis (another "R!"), it has a dark seductive atmosphere about it. Thanks for posting it.

Regis quite interesting dark write here.

Blessings to you and take care,
Gwendolyn

I realy, realy like this. It is a powerful piece of reflection.

It is a good idea to pick up your life, from time to time, and shake it out like an old dusty rug. It is freeing and refreshing, and opens the door to unlimited possibilities.
Take care,
Sherry

Seeding new dreams, I like that!
What an intense deeply felt focused poem Reg!
A poem for my dark-lit library
WRITE ON!
Warmest of Blessings, LOVE and Light, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo

This is deep, dark, and intense, Reg. I loved it! -Lyn

Guess there is a thin line between dream and nightmare. Food for thought. This is really deep.

dreams, where creativity coexists with fantasy and imagination runs free -- where the sanctity of pure thought lies in peril of nightmares' banishment -- you write, I'll read my friend -- this is very creative and stimulating -- much love and peace to you -- JMW

There are no words for your poetry, well maybe two? (JUST GREAT)
Peace and love
Ron

Very poignant--the death of love fed to the dark devils of the night, the lowest stratum of a woman. This is a haunting read, Regis.........Jerry

The images portrayed are stunning. Dreams can be interpreted in many ways. This is a look at the darker side of them. As you pointed out , there is a very fine line between dreams and nightmares.. I totally agree.......M

This is a wonderful poetic expression of how to me love feels when it dies, love has death & it is very painful as we all know
this is like the reality of an emotion left alone....
withering inside the chambered tomb of sorrows grief
but alas a ray of hope permeates within to rise & rejuvenate!

"Raring to replant the burned out fields
Ready for the new dimension
And seed new dreams
To grow a crop
Of new reality"

This is a wonderful poem Regis
Much Love To YOU!!
& Inspiration To Embrace You Den Brother!!
Love Vickie xo

Hi Regis,

This one brought me back for a second read. (there is a fine line between a dream and a nightmare...) How true.

Well done as always...a poem that stays in the mind long after its read.

take care,

William

This is beautifully haunting, you tell a great story

A cosmic journey between the dark and light...and back again?

I can talk from experience. Love and hate walk, evil and good walk a thin line. It is so sad when it happens to you.
hugs
Kathi

How quickly a "dream" can turn into a "nightmare." You've written this well.

I Have Seen Real Black Roses Back East PA. In Winter Snow Growing!?

If You Really Pay Attention To Your Dreams,i.e. You Will See Things That Are Reality Even (Tell Yourself Remember Your Dreams Awaken) Some May Be Nonsense...

This Poem Is Really Romantic Though Dark...I Love Girls Photo...

Your Friend,TRASK

Dreams the common thread to which we achieve everything...how I love wondering in the birth place of wonderful...the place of the Gods...Great read Regis

I agree with everything that you said and you expressed beautifully in this well written poem,Great work,take care

Edwin

You are so right Regis, there is a fine line between dreams and nightmares, how quickly something good can be turned bad. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Excellent work, Regis, this is one of your best. This could be submitted to horror magazines or dark fantasy.

it seems we're always trying to plant a seed of good, only to be chewed on by evil like the termites go after wood, great verse Reg, take care poet

Interesting take on what I took as the cycle of life, and/or the mind. Brilliantly done!

Mark

dark verses suggesting there's always a light at the end of the tunnel ...

These particular "black flowers" sound like they belong with the Four Horsemen. A dark piece ... a nightmare one wishes to wake from quickly to find the light. Well done Reg. Hugs, Elizabeth

Creepy. I would want to return to pleasant dreams too. Great write. Liz

Very interesting. And yes, it's a bit eerie indeed, gothic style. I can imagine the music accompanying the words. Merits a lot of reading, so the entire dimension becomes clear. :)

Amour et paix,
mahdi

The lightness verses the darkness..well written and somewhat eerie!

Wow, have you had a visit from the Black Widow, Regis? A very vivid dreamscape you've weaved, of the mysteries of Women!

I knew one of those and believe me they are a dark nightmare, although, after the encounter one doesn't have the thoughts about Renewed, Restored, or Ready, they left us kind of shy.
A poem to masticate throughly, swallow and gain experience.

Georg

"Crop of a new reality" is a dream coming true in the near future for all minkind, dear friend. Wonderful poem

Kind of a dark write for you, Regis, but I like it.

Pick a deadly dozen
Feed them to the mares of night
Until they breathe its death bouquet
And die

Let sweet dreams return
That dawn may find me

Beautiful.

Boy that last verse just floored me.
Such a beautiful prayer out of such darkness.
One I have said many times.
Wonderful--RaeLynn

Interesting sentiment!

I too dream weird dreams as I am sure you do too. Is this one of them? I like this write anyway. our thoughts come out very well as you write here like this. You are not alone in writing what comes naturally, we all do it. Good write.

I love such tender flowers in the vastness of dreams. Enjoyed

Oh my! Sounds like you had a nightmare, or a bad experience! Whatever, a masterful poem that makes all the right points!

Interesting choice of subject and the picture highlights your thoughts and reflects them back at the reader. I like this one Regis. Well done.
fee

Moving and haunting piece, Regis.
May you dwell within the brighter light,
Jim

From darkness into the light...a beautiful, well written piece my friend...Love, Michelle

Black Flowers, Darkness wilting, enticing beauties, evil intentions, significant awakenings, transforming enlightenment.
These are the words that came to me after I read your poem.
Very deeply moving..
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

The Garden of Life is filled with irresistible flowers that poison the soul. Better they fill our dreams than our reality for it's an unworkable challenge to unring the bell for whom they toll.

As to your posted portrait, I hope the blonde in the back is not who I think it is! (Psst, Reg: Don't give out my new number.)

Richard

Beautifully written words of rebirth and renewal.
God Bless,
Lew

Regis,
A fine poem indeed.
John

Dark, but wonderfully atmospheric...and, as always, beautifully written...

Hugs, Diana

Enjoyed this, Reg, as I do all that you post...ed

I think I'll hitch my pony to those new dreams,and avoid those black flowers, nice write Reg.I guess we all have to go through the fire at least once,
stan

Regis,
I love the sound of "Pick a deadly dozen". For me, this is the most foreboding line. I think most people know that inner beauty is more important. They just lose sight of that fact when confronted with a pretty face. A wise message here. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

Reality is always before us but many are blinded by their own importance.

Heavy, excellently poetic. R

Much depth is this Reg..and I love the concept, great job.
Love,
Christine

BLACK FLOWERS: Lines as metaphysically intense as they are poetically precise. Enjoyed it tremendously,

Aberjhani

I enjoyed the aliteration rrrrrrrrr

One of those nights you have to shake yourself free from--yet, there seems to be another, larger dimension here as well. Food for thought.

Wonderful display of emotions! I hope your dreams do get more pleasant soon.

Sandie Angel :o)

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Deep, heartfelt words here my friend. Well thought out and put to pen with a great message. Well done Reg. God bless.

A metaphor all too true, Regis...there is growth in your poetry today, and there is growth in your soul...moving on for the betterment of happy living...


Sage

This is an especially beautiful poem in it's "rebirth" from the ashes... I bow to you.. wonderful. hugs, lindalaw

Regis,

Powerfully penned and imaged, mon ami. Tres bon!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

What an incredible write, Reg. Especially that first stanza:
Dark tears
From some black hole
In hidden heaven...
A poem to be admired and envied. -gene.

Regis~!

Great photo . . . marvelous penning my friend!!


Best Always,

Lance

SO beautifully written and the pics you painted of new life growing from the ashes was MAGNICANT...wonderful write Reg. Love and hugs, Bonnie

Great write, mon ami, c'est magnifique~

(((HUGS))) et amour, ton ami dans Texas, Karen Lynn. :)