this jar contains my dreams
lid screwed tight
to protect them,
to keep them safe
from
the discordance,
the noise,
the interference
the slings
and arrows.
I crouch, ensconced within glass,
part of the world
yet separate.
Ethereal dreams, will-o-the-wisp,
you are my saviour.
It’s Monday and time for the quadrille over on dVerse. This week, Bjorn (welcome back!) invites us to write on the theme of ‘jar’, in whatever form inspires us.
At the moment, the film The BFG is all the rage, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth. In the City of London I came across the engaging installation you see above outside The Royal Exchange, which is on my way to the office. A Dream Jar Trail is all over London, and will raise money for Save the Children, to help children’s dreams come true. So, as soon as I saw ‘jar’, I was inspired!
Please do head on over to dVerse to delve into other quadrilles, and why not take part yourself?
Freya Writes... 
What a wonderful cause and what a great way to raise money for it. We have Make-a-Wish Foundation over here for terminally ill children. We do need to keep our dreams safe and free from corruption.
I agree, it’s a lovely idea! We have Make A Wish here too, I think.
I so much love the thought of a dream-jar… such a wonderful thought… and I love those little lights that can help and guide us…
Yes, I’d love a real dream jar!
I simply love this, especially, Freya:
“I crouch, ensconced within glass,
part of the world
yet separate.”
Oh, that we all would have such a safe place. And, of course, never throw stones.
Thank you!
A dream jar to keep them safe, away from those who try to change them into theirs… at times, I wish for that!
So do I!
What a gorgeous idea; a dream jar.
Thank you, Misky!
I crouch, ensconced within glass, part of the world yet separate… beautiful!! ❤
Thank you!
When I first glanced the image, to me the circle appeared as a hole in the glass with the hands gripping the rounded edges as though indecisive as to whether to stay in or rise out.
“I crouch, ensconced within glass,
part of the world
yet separate.”
fit just as beautifully. Then I read your footnote and was charmed by it and your words anew. The concept of dream jars is not new to me, but the “Dream Jar Trail” by Save the Children is indeed inspired. A beautiful take on the prompt and the art work.
Thank you, Raivenne – I’m glad you enjoyed it in both interpretations!
Your inspiration also reminds me of Roald Dahl’s style. His poetry was wonderful. Yours was also exceptional.
Thank you so much, Walter.
I specially love:
Ethereal dreams, will-o-the-wisp,
you are my saviour.
The note at the end is very inspiring to read. Love the photo and dream catcher title!
Thank you, Grace!
A wonderful photo and equally wonderful cause to be inspired by, Freya. I hope it’s very successful and all children’s dreams will be fulfilled.
That would be lovely, wouldn’t it? Thank you!
I like this – a dream catcher and a wonderful take on the prompt!
Thank you!
Such an interesting and very meaningful response for the quadrille. Dreams do need protection….and hope to come true.
Thank you, Mish 🙂
Beautiful! 🙂
Thank you!
You’re welcome! 🙂
I haven’t been down to London for a while but will be there to support my daughter on a sponsored walk in September – will the Dream Jar Trail still be there? In your jar, you are your dreams. ‘Ensconced’ is a great word.
I think it’s there until the end of August – what a shame! But good luck to your daughter – a sponsored walk is such a challenge.
Thank you, Freya!
just seen the BFG yet still made no connection with the prompt – brilliant last line too – long may you dream
Thank you!
Ooh, such a beautiful cause. ❤ I love the thought of keeping our dreams in a jar– away from the slings and arrows of doubts and fears. 😉
Isn’t it? 🙂
What a wonderful cause and what a wonderful theme they’ve chosen: a Dream Jar Trail. Beautiful! Ah that we all have behind us a life strewn with dream jars — and may they all come true! 🙂
I need some more jars…. It is a beautiful cause and theme – really inspiring I think.
Love the inspiration behind your delightful poem.
Thank you!
I absolutely love this jar of dreams. Your words bring honor to the cause. Just lovely..
Thank you!
Thanx for the pic. The protective jar analogy was interesting.
The innocent beauty of this is inspiring – we have to kind of unlearn the realities of the world as we get older and this helps me to remember 🙂
Thank you, Victoria!
My pleasure!
Sweet poem and great cause.
Thank you!
I like the name “Dream Jar.” What a wonderful idea. We have something rather like it, called Make-a-Wish. These things bring out the best in us.
It’s lovely, isn’t it? Yes, I think we have Make-A-Wish here too, which is a beautiful concept.