I had a dream that I was watching an old movie (possibly 1930's) about Truman Capote's childhood. He was somehow connected to Vivien Leigh as she appeared sitting at his kitchen table in one of her outfits from Gone With the Wind and was writing in a blank book. Capote actually only appeared once. He was a small, thin child in a striped shirt and had near white hair. (He walked behind Ms. Leigh) The movie was complete with dialogue, music, and even lettering at the beginning (I can't remember the title, but I know there was one. It was in a nice, fancy font). I also remember something about him living in a big, brick house surrounded by a small, leafy plant on the ground that looked like poison ivy. I stood outside it and saw that the whole yard was a steep hill.

I've never read any of his books...but I saw and enjoyed the movie that came out last year. I'm a bit confused as to why I'd dream about this...other than the fact that I'm trying to write a book. Also, I'm not a fan of Vivien Leigh and have only seen her in one movie.

There's just something about this dream, though. I feel like someone up there really wants me to know what it means...like that was REALLY Truman Capote and he's trying to tell me something.

PS: It was in black-and-white...though the black was more of a beige. I ALWAYS dream in color. There have only been two times before this that a dream has been in black-and-white.

Interesting dream. I didn't see the film about Capote's life. What struck you most fascinating about it? That could lead to a clue as to what the dream was telling you.

How much do you know about Vivian Leigh? Was it something in her personal life you find interesing, or is it her portrayal of Scarlet O'Hara that fascinates you?

The characteristics of both these people may be your way of coming up with a creative theme or characterization in your book.

I'm not quite sure what most struck me about the movie...perhaps his mannerisms?

I don't know anything about Vivien Leigh, but I did like her acting in Gone With the Wind.

Hmmm....

Perhaps if you blend the two---"Gone with the Wind" and mannerisms, it could represent the manner in which you process old wounds from the past.