He Dreams in Blue by olivetreeann

He Dreams in Blue

He dreams in Blue
This husband of mine;
No gossamer wings,
Or angels sublime.

He dreams of divots
Shoulder pads and cleats;
Of off-sides and touch downs
And helmet-catching feats.

He dances to upsets
Not rock n' roll riffs;
He marks time in quarters
With game clocks and hits.

He dreams in Blue
When great dreams are few;
He yells at the TV
And sometimes me too!

He questions the coaches
He calls out the plays;
He roots for the players
At home or away.

He dreams in Blue
This husband of mine;
With one dream fulfilled
At each ten yard line.


Very cool
January 17th, 2012  
Great photo portrait of your wonderful husband (and friend!). May you both always be happy like you are now. Love the poem and the "blues!"
January 17th, 2012  
Beautiful portrait Ann!
January 17th, 2012  
Great poem and photo.
January 17th, 2012  
@kerristephens Thank you Kerri!
@karenann Thank you Karenann! I have always gotten a huge kick out of his FANaticism. We do have a game-day ritual and a "shrine". It's all in good fun and it keeps us laughing. He's actually standing next to a former player in this shot but I wasn't certain about posting it, so when in doubt, crop them out.
January 17th, 2012  
@daveanajao Thanks Dave! I've been thinking about you! Hope all is well- you are in my prayers!
@lisjam1 Thanks Lisa! It is husband approved since he walked in while I was writing it! I'm glad you liked it!
January 17th, 2012  
Very nice! My husband like that Pats too.... there was all kinds of trash talking texting going on between him and my sil during Saturday's game.
January 17th, 2012  
He has a kind smile! I really like the poem and the portrait!
January 17th, 2012  
Very nice. He must be very happy after the weekend
January 17th, 2012  
@crickle1969 Thanks Crickle!
@potsbypam Thanks Pam!
@bkbinthecity Thanks Brian- yes VERY happy!!
January 17th, 2012  
Very good job , I didn't realize you were so talented.
January 17th, 2012  
@sarasdadandmom Thank you Terry- talented or insane, we aren't sure which yet.
January 17th, 2012  
Well done Ann, love the poem
January 17th, 2012  
Ann, very cool! My hubby liked the poem too!
January 17th, 2012  
Great capture of I'm assuming his collection~ Great poem!
January 17th, 2012  
@digitalrn Thanks Rick!
@httpgeffed Thank you Colleen- and hubby! Do you two dream in purple and gold?
@sanera Thanks Samantha! Yes, his collection in the room we call "Giants Heaven". Two years ago I redecorated one bathroom in Giants paraphenalia as a b-day gift. I think it's fun for him to have one room that's totally his. We get a lot of comments on how fun it is.
January 17th, 2012  
@olivetreeann Not this year, but we do hear Wolves in our sleep:)
January 17th, 2012  
@httpgeffed That works too!
January 17th, 2012  
Great photo Ann
January 17th, 2012  
love the composition (but not the team...)
January 17th, 2012  
@nicolecampbell Thanks Nicole!
@dmariewms Thanks Marie! lol
January 17th, 2012  
Not sure what the game is, but i like the photo!
January 17th, 2012  
Bev
Nice image!
January 17th, 2012  
love this dedication shot!
January 17th, 2012  
Nice poem and picture Ann.
You sound and look like a very happy couple.
January 18th, 2012  
that's one good-looking dude you got there, ann. :-) love the poem, wish i could just whip up something like that. i used to back in the days. the partner is a sports enthusiast, too, and there are days i don't understand it. cool shot and i like the blues.
January 19th, 2012  
Sounds familiar ;-) What a cool shot and I adore your poem!
January 19th, 2012  
@jmj American football Jennifer (but we are also futbol fans too!) @prttblues Thanks Bev!
@bruni Thank you Bruni- and yes, by the grace of God, we are!
@summerfield Thank you Vikki- sometimes they just pop out. I kept thinking the phrase, "he dreams in blue" over and over again, so I thought, "Must be a poem brewing in there somewhere!"
@cimes1 Thank you Carole!
January 20th, 2012  
@woot Thanks so much Davide- we love the other football (futbol) too!
January 20th, 2012  
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