The Beginning At Last

The Sound of Daydreams

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Kevin
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My pick from this week’s No Theme Thursday images.

The Sound of Daydreams

Out on the stoop, the setting sun

Her favorite song, you know the one

You know the tune, you know the beat

You hear it up and down the street

The song that takes her breath away

The one that makes her body sway

The song that lets her dare to dream

When life just isn’t what it seems

When sirens blare, turn up the bass

One day she’ll escape this place

The tempo lifts her to the sky

As tears of joy well in her eyes

Far from the guns, far from the knife

One day soon she’ll leave this life

And when it’s time to walk away

You know for sure what song she’ll play

© The Beginning At Last

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56 responses to “The Sound of Daydreams”

  1. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Very nice, love how it flows, the rhymes were really good! 😊

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Laura! 😊
      I got stuck in a couple spots. I just kept trying to imagine it as a song in my head to try and make it as seamless as I could. I wanted to do something a bit different than my normal dark poems

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  2. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Nice. I’m hearing. “Summertime” my Fresh Prince as I’m reading this. Something about the tempo.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Amy! 😊
      I don’t know that I had any particular artist in mind, I just had a feel I was trying to capture, but I’ll certainly take that. 🙂🙂

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      1. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        The whole thing reminded me of that song. it seems to be summer, there’s a boombox, there’s a city… Brings back memories. 😊

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      2. janetdthomas77 Avatar
        janetdthomas77

        omg Amy I love that song!!! I can so imagine that girl listening to Will and rapping along with him xx

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      3. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Me too!! it’s actually the song that I use to officially welcome summer. 😊 I think I will always love it, and it will always take me back to a certain place. xx

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I wanted a touch of old school. Ear buds weren’t gonna cut it lol

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      5. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Definitely not. Need a boombox for that.😊

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Hell yes. 😎

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      7. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        😎
        fyi, I heard Van Halen at the grocery store this morning. Couldn’t determine which one, though. It was DLR era. 😊

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      8. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        At least they were playing something cool lol

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      9. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        They usually do 😊

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      10. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Mine goes back and forth between rock, pop and 40s music I swear lol

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      11. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        🤣40s music?!!! lol!!!

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      12. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        40s, 50s, I dunno. Nat King Cole and shit like that. I don’t mind it at all, it’s just funny right after Led Zeppelin comes on lol

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      13. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        It is kind of weird. I was thinking swing music came on and people started💃🏼🕺🏻 in the aisles. Or maybe that’s just me.🤷‍♀️
        My store will play Michael Jackson, followed by REO Speedwagon, then Cyndi Lauper, then Van Halen, then Led Zeppelin lol

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      14. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        The mix in my store is much more eclectic lol

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      15. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        It depends on who the manager is that day in my store I think lol

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      16. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I’m not sure if it’s done onsite in my store or if the music is piped from one location to all the stores in the chain. I suspect the latter.

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      17. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        My store is a standalone store. Privately owned.

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      18. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Mine’s a regional chain and it sounds the same no matter which one I go to, so I’ve always suspected the latter.

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      19. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Makes sense. Sometimes my store has classic rock but sometimes it has a mixture. I like when it’s mostly 80s pop. Then I never get any any shopping done. I’m just dancing. 😊

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      20. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Sometimes they’ll play one of the old Nat King Cole songs and I’ll sing along, which always messes with people lol

        Hey, the music is in Fallout, damn it 🤣

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      21. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        I know who Nat King Cole is, but I did not know what fallout is 😂

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      22. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Either my first or second favorite video game series of all time. It alternates places with Mass Effect because I can never decide lol

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      23. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        I have no idea what that is either lol

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      24. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Either my first or second favorite video game series of all time. It alternates places with Fallout because I can never decide lol

        See what I did there? 😉

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      25. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        No idea 😂

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      26. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        *Sigh*

        Ok, look…They’re just awesome alright? You’ll have to trust me on this 😄

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      27. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Ok….🤷‍♀️😂

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      28. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Now that that’s settled…🙂🙂

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  3. Kirsten Curcio Avatar
    Kirsten Curcio

    A very hopeful piece. Nice work, Kevin! ☺️

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Kirsten! Very glad you liked it 😊

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  4. janetdthomas77 Avatar
    janetdthomas77

    Yaaaaass Kevin!!! Loved this poem and the beautiful girl daydreaming on the steps is stunning. Flawless. I’d love to hear what she’s listening to. In my mind, it’s something by the Fugees. Lauren Hill’s voice is like smooth velvet. What’s great about your poem is the hope for something better – to an amazing soundtrack 🙂 great job my friend!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Janet. I don’t know what song it is either. I didn’t have one in particular in mind. Just more of a feeling, I guess. 😊

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  5. Justin Avatar
    Justin

    This poem is beautifully evocative, capturing both the power of music to transport us and the longing for a better life amidst challenging circumstances. The imagery of the setting sun and the emotions tied to the song create a vivid scene that’s both hopeful and poignant. It’s amazing how you’ve conveyed such deep emotions and a narrative of aspiration and dreams through the rhythm and flow of your words. How did you find the inspiration for this particular piece, and is there a specific song that inspired you or that you had in mind while writing this poem?

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Hey Justin,
      Thanks very much. 😊
      No, there was no particular song in mind at the time. I had a feeling and beat in my head, but it wasn’t any one song in particular. The inspiration was really just every day life and people I’ve known. Who among us hasn’t sat out at night, or gone driving around, with nothing but a song in our ears and a dream in our heads? I’ve also known a lot of people in less than desirable situations who confided in me their dreams to be out of the life they were in. Some of them had little more than a dream to hold onto, and when you hear and see that, it has an effect on you.

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  6. tenzenmen Avatar
    tenzenmen

    Excellent. I would change ‘sky’ to ‘skies’ just to perfect the rhyme.👍

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  7. aastha Avatar
    aastha

    Wow absolutely loved it brother. The flow of words with the picture are just dreamy❤️
    P.S. The image was my second choice for the write-up 😊

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, little sister.

      Clearly great minds think alike. 😊

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  8. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Wonderful lyrics!
    You must be a good song writer!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Philo! 🙏
      I don’t know about that. I’ve never really tried to.

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      1. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        You are welcome, Kevin.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        🙏 Hope you are having a great weekend Philo! 😊😊

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      3. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Indeed!
        Hope your Sunday is going great!

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I just woke up, so it’s to be determined lol
        Thank you, Philo. I hope your day has been a great one as well!

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      5. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Hopefully, your Sunday is kind to you

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It’s been quiet, and that is certainly not a bad thing lol

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      7. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        That is nice to know, Kevin.
        I had a relaxed day.
        Goodmorning from India

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      8. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        And good evening from the US, Mr. Philo. I hope the day treats you well, friend! 🙏

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      9. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Thank you, Kevin.
        Busy Mondays as usual.

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      10. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I understand that feeling, Philo. I have some things to tend to as well.
        Try to relax as you’re able I say!

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      11. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Sure!
        This advice is soothing.

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  9. yourplateormine967244485 Avatar
    yourplateormine967244485

    Love this, I can hear the music, the flow and beat in your poem! Well done!! 👍 ✨

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much! I am very glad you enjoyed it. I hope you are having a great weekend! 😊

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