When Nightmares Speak — Do You Listen?

Summary

Gustave Deresse explores the theme of trust and self-awareness in the face of darkness and deception through a poem and a reflection on his writing themes.

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The web content presents a poem titled "When Nightmares Speak — Do You Listen?" by Gustave Deresse, a Métis-Canadian writer. The poem delves into the narrator's journey of trust, vision, and the realization of hidden dangers in seemingly exciting paths. It culminates in a moment of self-reflection and the acknowledgment of personal vulnerabilities, particularly in risk assessment. Despite the insights gained from the nightmares, the narrator maintains a sense of belief, suggesting an ongoing quest for understanding and self-improvement. The author's profile reveals his diverse writing themes, including spirituality, philosophy, and self-development, and invites readers to support his work. Additionally, Deresse hints at the evolving nature of his writing, encouraging readers to subscribe for updates on his original works.

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The poem conveys a cautious optimism, acknowledging the presence of darkness ("Too trusting in nature; / company received / in spite of dark / auroras.") and the necessity of listening to one's inner voice or nightmares.
There is an emphasis on the deceptive allure of excitement ("Excitement attracts / disillusionment, / and I reach the / final step.") and the subsequent realization of unforeseen risks.
The author admits to personal shortcomings in evaluating risks ("Risk evaluation is / not my strong / suit.") but retains a belief in the value of the journey ("And I still / believe.").
The theme of identity and self-assessment is recurrent, as seen in the lines contemplating the reassessment of one's identity ("This day, now spent silently, / as irresolutely, I reassess / my identity.").
The author values the iterative process of writing, suggesting that his pieces are subject to editing and inviting readers to witness his creative process through subscriptions ("Sooner or later, I tend to edit my pieces. Subscribe to my stories by email for the chance to catch my original works, wonkiness and all.").

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Too trusting in nature; company received in spite of dark auras.

Requested to share my vision, gradually my journey is lead by the other.

Excitement attracts disillusionment, and I reach the final step.

Without words — a warning against my passions.

Tendrils of pain go unavoided.

I’m reminded once more, in hiding lies salvation, if only until the dice are rolled again.

This day, now spent silently, as irresolutely, I reassess my identity.

Risk evaluation is not my strong suit.

And I still believe.

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When Nightmares Speak — Do You Listen?

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