Dream Catcher

There is a dream catcher hung above my bed to keep away the bad dreams:

Dreams of sharp-tongued names called by vicious snakes in school uniform,

A corner where I sit alone, tears cascading on an open book,

Friends who get close to me just to stab me in the back,

Razor blades and scissors gliding repeatedly across my skin,

A boy who mistakes sex for love,

Food that lies on my plate untouched,

A man who calls himself my father sneaking into my bedroom at night for a ‘cuddle’,

And a mother who always takes me to the hospital because I “fell down the stairs”

There is a dream catcher hung above my bed to keep away the bad dreams

But it is not working.

Reviews

[Melinda McQueen]

I was touched. Very emotional piece.

[Coyote Poetry]

Dream catchers do work. But sometime we set-up the dreams. I enjoyed the poem. I have a dream catcher and I must meditate to find sleep. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[annabellee]

This poem really touched me. It's very sad and emotional.
Great write :)

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

This is a really good poem, very deep and emotionally heartbreaking though. It shows a lot of struggles in life within it.

[Alexis]

Um, just want to say what a really good poem this is. I don't mean to talk much about me, but I cried reading this, feeling every word register into my head, while I'm thinking "Yeah, I know how it feels." I just want to say what a brilliant poem this is. And please don't hesitate to send me a reading request. (:

[Kenaz]

I am a superstitious person. I used to have a dream catcher myself, but I had terrible nightmares when I was younger. I threw the thing out because I felt it was creating bad dreams more than catching them. Anyway...good emotional writing.

[Aehr]

Very sad poem. I love how you used the dream catcher and circled everything around it. Good job

[Dreamer]

Powerful and full of emotion!! Anyone who has to deal with that has a hell of a life, I would personally know from experience.
well penned.

[ToneWolf]

This is powerful. The emotion and the cruelty is packed so tightly in here its amazing. Love it!

[hmarieee]

I just got a dream catcher tattoo yesterday. It has so much personal meaning. Letting go is one thing but forgiving is another. keep up the good work sweetie.
-hannahmarie xo