Inspired by Lens-Artist Challenge #52: Serenity
Hampton Beach, NH
When I was a young girl – a very young girl – I dreamed I could fly.
All by myself.
It was glorious while it lasted.
This photograph reminds me of that dream.
Lying in bed trying to fall asleep was not always easy when I was a child. Feelings are hard to sort out, identify and soothe when you’ve barely learned to read and write. I was also expected to solve my own problems.
Maybe it was watching the Mighty Mouse cartoons. I couldn’t take my eyes off his soaring figure and trademark cape…flying high to Save The Day. Or maybe, later, it was the view from the branches of the tree I loved to climb. Peeking out from behind the leaves.
For whatever reason, I transformed to a girl in flight during nighttime dreams. The dream began as I started running…
…running across my backyard. Faster and faster. Through the neighbor’s lawn. Until the grass was a blur. The trees were a blur. Only the sky still in focus. Always a blue sky. When my legs could run no faster, I’d jump. Without fail, Up I Went. My arms straight out to my sides, waving up and down birdlike. Flying away. Just like that…
Directly into a calm place of peace. And sleep.
I learned to start this dream at will.
I wish I still could!
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What a lovely image and story. They say dreams of flying means escape from the pressures of daily life. Wouldn’t it be great if we could summon the dream as you used to!
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Thank you. Yes it would be great 🙂
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What a wonderful resource! Was just discussing this with my 7-year-old granddaughter, as I remember have flying dreams. She said she does too.
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How interesting! I wonder if she’ll remember them years from now.
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I love your story! I too had a flight dream as a boy. Still remember it clearly on the driveway. I ran, lept and lifted off!
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Thanks! Flying dreams, as it turns out, are quite memorable.
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Oh yes, it’s been with me since about 1970!
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Thoughtful! Go fly a kite! 😉 🙂
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🙂
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I used to dream I could fly. It was unbelievably real. I would will it. Soooo real. I’m glad I never tried it with eyes wide open.
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It does feel very real! Eyes open…not a good idea. 🙂
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