I mindlessly soared across the astral vortex, without purpose, without fear and without debility, the totality of consciousness as my guide. Fully aware of my dream the previous thirty-seven times, this one is no exception. I usually wake up before diving into the whirlpool of continuum, but not this time. The whirling, seething particles felt both alive and tractable, my innards affluxing towards the convergence.
I was hurled like a comet, splattering across tinctured sanguine horizons, twirling madness bursting through the cleft of eternity. I was violently hammered into myself. My flesh peeled by solar winds while crystalline ice frosted my thoughts, fragmenting my essence. There was no terminus. The journey was not one of external voyage, but of inward ambiguity. Had I found something powerful, consequential or revolutionary? Was this but random neural firing, an electrical overload betwixt my axons and dendrites, the chemical constructs of dreaming? I was absolutely awake inside my dream. I was touching, it seemed, the very fabric of time/space.
I stood on a perpetual slabs of blackness, an empty vacuum of desolation. I traversed the mountains of madness, floating in my still pool of serenity. It stands to reason all things have an opposite or reflective contradiction. I have long sought this mirrored reality, the antithesis of what is.
Across the astral fluxion of churning kaleidoscopia, stratified layers of multitudinous flowers bloomed in maddening arrays of luminescence. Liquid aroma washed my soul—iced perfumes of netherworld delectation—beautiful crimson waterfalls lavished my dreams as I fell into oblivion. Endless existences of flowered red, silken rainbow petals in silver storms, tornadoes of ice and fires of cardinal rain.
My velocity quieted into slowness as I was drawn forward, a pinpoint of brilliantly ripened vermilion, a single flower so red, so perfectly alive . . . yet so alone. I leaned forward to smell its endless beauty, to inhale its intoxicating vapors, its hypnotic secret of scarlet dreams. My desire to pick this flower was unbearable, unfathomable and surmounting.
I grasped it’s stem with powerful intent. It cried in florid pain. It spoke to me in psychic tongues–its fiery tentacles shrouding my soul; veiled in rubescent shimmer. It sobbed do not sacrifice me. A billow of icy tears drizzled in cool rush, interleaving my warm fingers.
It was my flower.
My crying flower.
I am truly thankful to have the ability of lucid dreaming. Some call it astral projection, out of body experience and many other terminologies. I know not why or how, but it is majestic and beautiful. My favourite colour is red. Though it is somewhat dark, it is also strangely beautiful, exciting, intoxicating and wicked. I always find the potency of fiery scarlet in my dreams. I wish everyone could see what I see.
*The flower picture is from Blusti.





#1 by Shinade at November 13th, 2008
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Oh my Bobby, I am speechless. This is one of the most beautifully written pieces of work that I have ever read.
Truly a work of an art.
So descriptive:
“Liquid aroma washed my soul – iced perfumes of netherworld delectation – beautiful crimson waterfalls lavished my dreams as I fell into oblivion. Endless existences of flowered red, silken rainbow petals and silver storms – tornadoes of ice and fires of cardinal rain.”
You have managed to completely draw me into your dream with you.
This is almost frightening. This intense realization and immense rush of your words engulfing me into the tornado along with you.
“My velocity quieted into slowness as I was drawn forward – a pinpoint of brilliantly ripened vermilion – a single flower so red, so perfectly alive, yet so alone. I leaned forward to smell it’s endless beauty – to inhale it’s intoxicating vapors – it’s hypnotic secret of scarlet dreams. My desire to pick this flower was unbearable, unfathomable and surmounting.”
Mine too Bobby, mine too!!
Oh my I must go now. This is so intense yest so frightfully beautiful!!
#2 by Revellian at November 13th, 2008
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I thank you endlessly Jackie! I could not get these visions of red flowers – a sea of red flowers out of my mind. I am always happy to have wonderful company like you in my dreams. Thanks again, you really made my day!!!
#3 by teeni at November 13th, 2008
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You have such a wonderful ability to use words to evoke such strong images in people’s minds. Even if we don’t see exactly what you see in your dreams, the images that you do conjure for us are just as majestic, I’m sure! Thanks so much for always sharing with us these wonderful gifts of yours.
#4 by Revellian at November 13th, 2008
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Thank you for reading and for being such a great friend Teeni!!! I have been working so much, I finally have a little break to blog and bloghop. I shall put it to good use!
#5 by ~willow~ at November 14th, 2008
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*ahem!* okay, nitpicky me, I’d like to point out that at the last few sentences, you use it’s instead of its… one of my pet grammatical error peeves..
okay… now that that’s out of the way,,,
wow, reading this piece makes me all too aware that I have yet to experience anything remotely like it. Thank you for sharing yours, and in such vivid details too! I felt myself crying out with the flower when you reached to pick it…
#6 by Revellian at November 14th, 2008
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Actually Willow, I cannot thank you enough for pointing that out! You are absolutely correct. Its is the possessive form of it. I will never forget that!!! It’s one of the most common and most overlooked mistakes. Now I have to repair all my past articles…LOL!
Well, I never picked that flower – I woke up. I think I’d feel guilty if I had. Thanks so much for reading. If you ever see another major grammatical error, please tell me.
#7 by Mitch at November 14th, 2008
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The master speaks and the world explodes in violet synapses of violent etymological symbolism.
“My flesh peeled by solar winds while crystalline ice frosted my thoughts…”
Cool.
Do that again! That was great!
Cheers,
Mitch
P.S. You know you’re the man when the only way we can comment is by quoting your story to convey our thoughts
#8 by Revellian at November 14th, 2008
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Thanks so much Mitch!!! I must stop leaving my mind outside at night, it’s tortuous thawing it out in the morning…LOL!
I’m not the man, I’m a brashly thuggish street ruffian!
#9 by Jollyjo at November 14th, 2008
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Yes Bobby I agree…truly a work of art. To have dreamt is one thing but to express like you did is quite another…
#10 by Revellian at November 14th, 2008
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Hi Adrian! Thanks so much for reading and it’s great to see you!
#11 by Lulu at November 14th, 2008
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My favourite colour is red Though it is somewhat dark, it is also strangely beautiful, exciting, intoxicating and wicked. I always find the potency of fiery scarlet in my dreams. I wish everyone could see what I see.——-love this part
what a great writing, Bobby! well, even I’ve got to admit I needed my Oxford Dictionary for some words:,-)but I did enjoy this writing.
Happy weekend Bobby
#12 by Revellian at November 14th, 2008
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Thank you Lulu!!! I see words much like colors, and like to use many unique combinations. This post is like a painting with words – no plot, just imagery and sensation.
Have a happy weekend too!
#13 by Debbie Dolphin at November 14th, 2008
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I hope you were not frosted by the ambiguity of Change!
Otherwise, your astral projection might suck you into a whirling Black Hole vortex of Desolation.
#14 by Revellian at November 14th, 2008
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Yes Debbie! Change!!!! I know not what we’re changing to, but we need to change anyway…LOL!
#15 by Shinade at November 14th, 2008
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Just dropping in to say hello Bobby. I too must correct you on one point in one of your responses.
You may be a ruffian and that is a good thing as I am too. But, when you unleash your mind and open up your soul with the power that is revealed in this piece of writing….then….”You are the man”!!
Happy weekend and pleasant vivid dreams Bobby!!
Hugs for a fellow ruffian!((((((Bobby)))))))
#16 by Revellian at November 14th, 2008
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Thanks Jackie! Are you a brash ruffian too? It’s so funny, I didn’t dream last night – I simply slept like a hibernating bear – off in La-La Land…LOL!
Hugs Jackie!!!
#17 by Maketraffic at November 15th, 2008
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Hi Bobby, you are a gifted writer. No doubt about it. Thanks for your comments. Sorry i have not been able to reply promptly. I am quite stressed lately. Well, life has to go on. Alot of my recent posts are my personal prayers. Hopefully it can be of encourgement to others as well. Cheers! MT
#18 by Janna at November 15th, 2008
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How interesting! Very descriptive.
My favorite word here is “Kaleidoscopia”.
It would make an interesting title for a piece of music.
#19 by John D at November 15th, 2008
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Let me add my Wow! to the others. This reminds me of Kerouac in his later writing where he got more symbolic. Dreaming has been central to most of the breakthroughs I’ve made in recovery, but I’ve never looked into lucid dreaming. It’s your language that pulls us so vividly and powerfully into the experience with you. I’ll look for more of your work on dreaming around your blog. Lots of treasures here!
#20 by nunyaa at November 15th, 2008
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This is the most beautiful piece I have read for a very long time, I love it, well done Bobby, I am in awe
#21 by Revellian at November 15th, 2008
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@Maketraffic: Thank you very much! Stress can weigh heavily on many of us, but remember – we can only control how we feel, while the outside world continues on all by itself.
@Janna: Thank you so much! Kaleidoscopia isn’t a real word, but I once had a wild t-shirt with the word and many insane color patterns. My uncle, who was known for using psychedelic drugs, gave it to me…lol!
@John: Thank you John! I used to read some Kerouac and William S. Burroughs as a teen – it seems like an eternity ago. I may write a future article about how I trained my mind to lucid dream!
@Nunyaa: Thank you! I write so much horror, I thought something like this was long overdue. I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Thanks everyone!
#22 by Eric "Speedcat Hollydale" at November 16th, 2008
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I had a lucid dream in which I saw a color of bright blue that you cannot see when awake .. I still have trouble describing it. I have actually made myself open my eyes from an “aware” dream. Sounds simple, yet it was increadibly difficult.
#23 by Revellian at November 16th, 2008
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That’s cool Eric! When I close my eyes, I see a glowing sphere of light which varies from indigo, blue and white. It has been there since I can remember!
#24 by Mariuca at November 16th, 2008
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Bobby! Thank you very much for updating my links at ur blogroll!
#25 by Revellian at November 16th, 2008
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Well howdy there Marzie!!! When I have time I’ll change the links in my posts to your new url(s) too! Good luck Webmaster Marzie!
#26 by BoyJ at November 17th, 2008
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There is this one singular moment, immediately as one drops into total consciousness after awakening from an intense dream. That moment when the world hits one’s sleepwarm skin but one’s vision is still blurred by the last dream… This post read like you took that moment and magnified it a hundredfold. Delicious!!
xox,
BoyJ
#27 by Revellian at November 17th, 2008
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BoyJ? Is that your new name? Thank you so much Ajooni!!! I am always honored to have you read my work!
#28 by BoyJ at November 17th, 2008
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Hahah yes it is
BoyJ came in to pick up from where Moyrn left off!
#29 by Genie Princess at November 20th, 2008
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Hi Bobby! Thank you for ur tips re my domain, I’ve written to all my programs and MBL too has updated my new URLs yay!
#30 by Revellian at November 20th, 2008
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@BoyJ: I think you have a split personality!
@Marzie: You’re welcome! I’m so happy everything went so smoothly…congratulations Marzie!
#31 by Shiva at November 25th, 2008
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Thank you for writing such a beautiful article.
I love this article specially where you said:
“My velocity quieted into slowness as I was drawn forward – a pinpoint of brilliantly ripened vermilion – a single flower so red, so perfectly alive, yet so alone. I leaned forward to smell its endless beauty – to inhale its intoxicating vapors – its hypnotic secret of scarlet dreams. My desire to pick this flower was unbearable, unfathomable and surmounting.”
I don’t know what else can describe a flower better than this.
#32 by Revellian at February 9th, 2009
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Thank you Shiva and I apologize for taking so long to reply. Flowers are beautiful which is why I chose it to be my main character