all of humanity would know that they are connected in that very way......if they could dream while awake :)

sleeps well on the metaphysical mattress of separate togetherness ...

Mystical, inter and intraconnected, a simultaneous retreat and flowing forth - a universal place - that shared thread; it's all beautifully reflected here in this poem best read aloud, yet softly. There are so many lines to love: "...in our hollows...", "merged unconscious ebbs and flows..." and "coil shell-like, free-fall and drifting." The inner knowing you've brought forth from that other place that you might express it here with such delicacy and grace is simply captivating.

Love it. Liz

Splendid piece, Kate!

Oooh this grabbed me and didn't let go..awesome arrangement of metaphors, to describe the art of sharing a bed..and beyond into dreams...
Love ur writing, hugzzz dear friend
Ch'erie

There is such pain in being tied back to back each seeing a different vista and perhaps want to sail in separate directions. Brilliantly penned Kate.

This is so soothing-I think I'm getting sleepy, lol! Now if only I was snuggled up in bed with my boyfriend, instead of him at home and me here, darn! Well, at least he's close by so I can give him a hug and kiss tomorrow and tell him what your snuggly poem inspired :) As always, your writing is amazing. I also like the form, because at a glance, it resembles two bodies lying close together. Great work, Kate~ Michelle

Totally enjoyed this poem, Kate...you always capture the moment with eloquence and style!

Carole~

Together is Always Good.

Beautifully written poem.A fine piece.take care

Beautiful Kate just beautiful.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

If the nation or even world, slept in one big bed it would stop global warming and heating bills in this cold snap.

I like how you've written this in a pop songy almost tetrameter iam. which gives it that close snappy feel, in a romantic love; desire fulfilled life.

Kate, the perceptions shared are those we engage in on an interpersonal relationship plane in time and space, jointly and separately -- and you have managed to superbly involve the romantic aspects -- rewarding and rich work my friend -- it is a piece to be enjoyed while sipping hot earl gray or red zinfandel, and at the end, releasing the sigh of satisfaction that comes from enjoyment -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael --

Sweet write Kate capturing well the spooning and snuggling of a long night for two in one bed...
fee

absolutely beautiful, stanza three especially, ku-ish and delicate xx

Oh Circe! Oh Circe! why thou don't sing to me anymore?...

Georg

Almost like being lulled by the waves of the sea..........just beautiful, Kate.

Kate, Beautifully put together.
Deborah

The ebb and flow of the tides gently and uniformly creating a harmony, beautiful writing...

Be always safe,
Karen

I like the way you write, Kate. 'nuff said. --Charlie

First I had to read this twice and then I finally realized how your poem speaks to me. It is that full life that we all dream of, with that soul mate but always keeping closely our own soul and worth intact even though the two souls belong to one another. To end up facing always outwards into rippling continuums of shared-breath space continues the momentum of this poem's underlying meaning. I can wrap my mind around this poem, but my heart feels your sultry and moving words of rapturous momentum of a continuum of shared breaths...
Very captivating poetry Kate, one of your best!
Peace, love and light,
Amber "V"

Your poetry always compels me to read... ...and to read again, Kate. I find myself lost in my own thoughts an incited by your words. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Kate this has a hypnotic feel to it as I feel I am drifting in and out as I read this dream like poem....great work!
Love,
Christine

The dream sails filled and moving us along the way to sameness and harmony. Peaceful dreams of wonderland, Kate, Well done.....

~W~

Kate,
You manage unity and separateness finely, finely balanced nearness and distance...it's real and sad and warm...they coalesce and touch and move this reader, this admirer.

John

Thoroughly enjoyed--I was hooked during the first line. Great job

Carol

Great writing from one of my favorite poetic masters! Well done as per usual, Kate!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

Don't ask me why,but I see this being read by an actress in a scene from an oscar winning performance in a great film.;-) Superb!

Love,
Eileen

I like the closeness of these lines ... beautifully penned, Kate.

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

Sleeping together is anecdotal in its scope / Whether metaphorically or stone cold reality, the fact is that sleeping together can cover a lot of territory / I think, most likely, that is why they put blinders on horses / So they can go their own way although coupled together with another horse pulling the same wagon . . . Or sumtin' lak dat!

Womb yachting birthing on the high seas, adventures, your next landfall is another week away, Kate...dream passage on uninhabited isles...in quest for pefection an element of the Zen Buddhist's quest for satori...exotic seeking new tastes, smell and sound...white crab-claw sails...Sleeping Together, snug in a cove on a moonlit night, Kate...

Love,
Sage

Like Shakespeare, you add a word not used before in any of your poetry and this was no exception. Wonderful use of the descriptive English language, which is a hallmark of all your poetry.

George