Slumber

The dream is all about the dreamer...

Softly resting on the cotton sheets
I curl my toes up against my loves and wait for the warmth to soothe me
My eyelids shutter, and my mind soars
Shades of murky colors draw my attention
I begin to build castles in the air
Conjure up the events in my life
Make believe life is faultless
I ride along with my minds artistry
Whether it takes me to darkness or light
I pursue.

When it becomes somber, my heart races
My chest tightens and my palms begin to sweat
I'm curious as to what awaits me
What will I see, who will I see
What will my mind design
What kind of playground will I encounter
I will awake bewildered as to what kind of twisted things I create
Relief is my first emotion
Happy to be back in reality


The new night awaits me and I'm suspicious of the darkness
If I chant over and over to see the light
Maybe the darkness will rest
Sweet dreams.