♕ |[5]| She soared--and I awoke, struggling in vain to follow.

[had_not_lived]

Impossible really doesn't have much meaning here, does it? Walking through other people's dreams was amazing. I understand why some people didn't enjoy it-- I mean, I guess it depends on whose dreams you see and what they're about-- but I guess I was lucky. All the dreams I stumbled into were pleasant ones. Yuuko, Rosella, thank you for showing me around your homes! I'm glad I had a chance to see them, even if it was just a dream.

Todd-- are you really going to  that was did you remember to write that poem down when you woke up? Or at least, do you remember how it goes? I was trying but I can't recall all of it. It'd be a shame to lose it, it was really good!

And speaking of which... I need your recommendations on something, City! Who's your favorite poet? What's your favorite poem? I'm partial to the Romantics myself, but I'm curious to see what other people like. And kind of curious about poetry after when I'm from... I guess I have a lot to catch up on! Anything, really-- whether you think I'd like it or not, I want to read it. Assuming the library lets me find it.

Oh, what else... Work on the play is going well, though we still need more actors, of course! We've three of the four lovers, but we're still looking for a Demetrius! And several others-- most of the Athenian actors, and more fairies, always. And if any of you would like a hand practicing your lines, let me know. Blair tells me we've got costumes taken care of, and our scenery (since the play will be outdoors,) so we should be in good shape. Once we fill out a few more roles, and once everyone feels they've got a handle on their parts (even if they're not memorized yet,) we can start thinking about working as a group!

[ooc; Theater organizizing post here still. Also...not plotting anything re: poetry. clearly. >_> also yes, he is serious, he will help you practice lines |D if anyone is lame like me we can log it if you like ♥♥]

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[mumbled_truth]

Um... y-yeah, I wrote it down. I guess it wasn't bad.

Though it wouldn't be that well received outside of my dreams.

[had_not_lived]

I liked it!

Well, maybe, but it's a start, right?

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

Rimbaud. Coleridge. They're my favorite poets... the other Romantics are fine, though. I have anthologies if the library doesn't cooperate.

...If you need any small parts filled, I could do that, maybe. I have the play memorized, but being on stage sounds nerve-wracking.

[had_not_lived]

I haven't read any Rimbaud, I don't think. Any pieces in particular you'd recommend?

Well... hmn, let's see. Maybe one of the actors? I don't think Quince has too many lines. Though if you're nervous about acting, maybe acting the part of an actor acting another part isn't the best place to begin. If you prefer, Peaseblossom and Mustardseed and the others have very brief parts... only two scenes, I think?

[ooc: ...that might be inaccurate, sob, it's been a while since I read it |D]

[i-know-stuff.livejournal.com]

There's no such thing as impossible in this City.

I like the works of Sylvia Plath, e.e cummings, T.S. Eliot, Andrew Motion, and Anna Akhmatova myself.

[had_not_lived]

I haven't even heard of half of them. I've read some Eliot, at least.

[winewomenand]

I'll always have a soft spot for Sappho.

I'll also always have a hard spot for Sappho.

[had_not_lived]

I haven't really read any.

[adamantined]

I think you're one of the lucky people. I'm pretty sure more than half of the people here had like the worst experiences of their lives. It's weird, though. I always thought dreams were supposed to be about flying hippos who breathe fire and talk with a Sean Connery accent.

I don't think I have a favorite poem or poet. I never really got into poetry in high school.

[had_not_lived]

That's kind of disappointing, somehow, that so many people were having bad dreams at the time. The ones I saw did make a lot of sense, which is odd, now that you point it out-- no fire-breathing flying hippos.

Clearly, this means we have to find you some poetry, Claire.

audio;

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

I don't think I have a favorite really, but I know some poetry...

audio;

[had_not_lived]

From your own world? I'd love to hear it sometime!

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

If I should happen across a book of poems at the Library, I'll be certain to keep hold of it for you.

[had_not_lived]

That would be wonderful!

Are you a poetry fan yourself?

[playstheblues.livejournal.com]

Little Boy Blue.

[had_not_lived]

The nursery rhyme?

[moresake.livejournal.com]

It was a pleasure to have you, Neil.

I think my favorite poem is The Butterfly Upon the Sky, by Emily Dickinson. I'm sure you're familiar with her.

[had_not_lived]

You're too kind, really. I'm glad you had a chance to visit your home, too-- even if it was only for a day. You must miss it.

I am! Though I'm not sure I remember that specific poem, offhand. Why that piece?

[miss-waldorf.livejournal.com]

"Is all our Life, then but a dream
Seen faintly in the golden gleam
Athwart Time's dark resistless stream?"

[had_not_lived]

That's lovely... who wrote it?

assuming Romeo FOUND the play at last (he'll post about it soon)<3

[reginagloriae]

Favorite poet, huh? I wasn't a fan of poetry but after accidentally stumbling over some of William Ernest Henley's works, I confess myself a fan of his.

hee sounds good <3 i added him and juliet on the listing~

[had_not_lived]

I didn't used to be a poetry fan either, but I was inspired by our English teacher to start reading, and I fell for it really quickly.

The name sounds familiar, but I can't think of anything of his. I'll have to see what I can find.

[ann-withane.livejournal.com]

Tennyson's "The Lady of Shallot," without a doubt! Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine!

[had_not_lived]

I'm partial to Tennyson as well!

[Voice]

[sitaronthewater.livejournal.com]

Some of the dreams were weird.

[Voice]

[had_not_lived]

How so?

sob sorry for the lateness, she just got ICly pinged for this

[cleverness]

Would you happen to be Neil Perry? I believe I'm supposed to speak with you.

that's ttly ok! <3

[had_not_lived]

That's me... What can I do for you?