St. Valentine’s Day, for me, is all about hearts. This short poem by the great Langston Hughes is one that evokes thoughts of all the sensitivities that surround love, heartache, heartbreak and, of course, those heart-to-hearts that are the most fundamental connections in what can be a bruising world.
The Dream Keeper
Bring me all of your dreams,
You dreamers,
Bring me all your
Heart melodies
That I may wrap them
In a blue cloud-cloth
Away from the too-rough fingers
Of the world.
(Langston Hughes)
“Here’s to the dreamers…”
~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA5BIRXBP0E
Van, what a song! It’s new to me but will be kept in my heart forever. Thanks so much and Happy Valentine’s Day to you, you romantic!
Roger is an old friend of mine. He’s a delightful person. His lyrics are poetry. And he’s a fine guitarist and musical technician. This past year, I had him overhaul my old Les Paul, and he did a marvelous job on it. Glad you liked the tune. 🙂
He reminds me a bit of Leonard Cohen and you know how much I admire him!
Happy Valentine’s Day. That was a lovely poem to post. I created this valentine today for Pinterest. Thought I’d share it with you. Thanks for all your thoughtful and loving blog posts throughout the year. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/518617713311320083/
Ah Sandy, thanks so much for sharing. It’s lovely. Thanks too for your kind words!
Fabulous poem and too-too-cool music. Thanks.
Hi Frances, I’m delighted you enjoyed the poem and isn’t the music brill!
Great photo and awesome words!
Glad you like them, Willow. Thanks for writing.
My pleasure.