I fell asleep at teatime and dreamed a dream fired by a conversation with my elder sister today .
I “woke” and my grandmother was sitting quietly in the arm chair next to the fire. Finlay on her lap
The fire was reflected in her glasses and I could smell cold cream and fairy hand soap.
She was smiling and had a white cardigan on
I could even see the handkerchief she had suddenly pushed up one sleeve
Finlay smiled too
My grandfather was asleep on the couch next to me in his shirt and tie, I could smell tobacco
Winnie snoring gently next to him and across the room my aunt Dena waved gently and Albert swished a tail in his normal bad tempered way from the back of her chair.
Meg, and Willian and Dorothy lay in front of a fire I could feel from my dream and I could hear my sisters laughing from the kitchen though I couldn’t see them
When I woke , I could only see Roger in the arm chair
And all I could smell was the spiced Christmas candle given to me from a neighbour
And I suddenly felt I had missed something all rather special
Oh, John! How wonderful! Perhaps it means that those we love and who love us aren't really so very far away? I'm happy your dream included your beloved pets, too.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
My dream was precipitated by a conversation with my sister ann
DeleteI always feel sad after such a dream. I try and hold onto it, but it inevitably disappears like mist in the sunshine. You were visited by those you love and that can only be good, even if you feel a bit lost afterwards. xx
ReplyDeleteIt’s been just 2 hours and it feels like a film , I watched a decade ago
DeleteYou didn't "miss" anything, John. You were given a special moment - if only in your dream.
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It felt …I felt…..special
DeleteI read that dream just waiting for Albert to appear. So glad he did.
ReplyDeleteGive Weaver a hug!
I was glad to see his golden eyes one more time
DeleteYou have I think recounted vivid dreams of your grandmother previously. She visits you with her loving presence when she can.
ReplyDeleteYes….she dominates my old age dreams
DeleteWhat a special dream/reality visit.
ReplyDeleteWierd but not
DeleteHow comforting.
ReplyDeleteI’m unsettled
DeleteSuch a special dream John, you have such a wonderful way with words. Your dream sounded very comforting.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a long time now since I had a dream like it but the feeling remains from when I did. Comfort and a familiarity not felt since they passed. We sometimes get a perfume through the house, randomly and without any possible cause (we don’t wear perfume). Sometimes it’s my wife’s grandma’s scent and sometimes my nana’s and it transports me back to his house. Wonderful memories. I was feeling sad tonight so thank you, I think I needed something nice to remember and what better than a time when all I knew was love and safety.
The handkerchief under the sleeve bothered me so….in a nice way
DeleteI don't mind dreams like that, they're weird but comforting too.
ReplyDeleteI was unsettled and sad afterwards
DeleteI woke before dawn in a similar cottage on Y Lôn Goed, some 300 years old. I heard my parents talking in the room below and went to join them for a pot of tea.
ReplyDeleteAs I lifted the latch the talking ceased. There was a glow from the fire, and it felt for a moment as if the two armchairs were occupied, and that they had turned to look at me. A friendly feeling.
I went to check and my parents were both in bed asleep.
A great story x
Delete"How green was my valley then, and the valley of them that are gone." I'm glad Albert was there too.
ReplyDeletelol am I toddy mcdowall ?
DeleteThis dream is obviously ominous John. It has been nice knowing you old chap. Can I have the telly?
ReplyDeleteCheers Neil x
DeleteYou missed nothing John, you relived it-lucky you!
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