While I am awake

I know the time will never come

that I have dreamed of,

night after night,

alone in my room,

gazing at the ceiling

watching shadows dance as I fade out

 

The one that wanders to me as I sleep,

touches me through closed eyes,

finds me deep beneath the covers

 

Riding in on a moonbeam,

filling my resting mind

with images of beauty

 

You and me -

a quaint little bistro

on the west end of town

Drinks, a jazz quartet, a dark corner,

candlelight, holding your hand,

staring into your eyes,

lost in this paradise that is you

Taking you to the dance floor,

feeling you close

as you whisper in my ear

“I love you” and the music

could not be sweeter, softer

or more pure than when I hold you

Glancing around,

we are the only people here,

this is our night, our place, our moment

in time, like a dream come true

 

And as the clock radio blares,

some Barry Manilow song,

I clutch the pillow I am cuddling,

trying desperately to fall back asleep,

back into the dream,

back into you-

back into what I know will never be

because at least sleep keeps me from

remembering once again,

dreams do not come true…while I am awake

 

 

Reviews

[s y e]

Adore the structure of this one, sweet Will. What a tremendous write. The imagery was so vivid and like a movie playing in my head.

[willweb]

Thank you Noodlehead for always having something nice to say to me. You make me smile.

[Deandra Dawn]

Dreams are a window into our souls...I love this, it was beautifully written and it created a perfect picture in my head, you describe everything so well. Love it, will read a few more times before I walk away from it. :)

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Deandra for this wonderful review, it was like a dream. I am thrilled you liked this one.

[Cryingkate]

Awe ! I love those kinda dreams.. The ones that steal your soul back into the awareness of another dimension. At that pivot. which is more real the sleep state dimension or this awakened state?

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Cryingkate for this wonderful review today. It is so nice to see you again. I am thrilled you liked this one.

[Cryingkate]

My Pleasure indeed ! Thank You for sharing this poem and reminding us of those special dreams.
Nice to see you too. I was on briefly last night but couldn't stay awake to visit anyone else.

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, to get back to the dream.....isn't that what we all wish when the alarm clock begins to sing? Barry Manilow though? Hell, that would start the day off badly if you ask me! :) We all dream dreams, but often making them work in realtiy is a futile effort. A very emotional write, my friend. Expressed well. Lydi**

[willweb]

Thanks so very much Lydi. Yes, Barry Manilow, I had to stick a nightmare in this dream somewhere. I am happy you enjoyed this.

[Kayleigh]

Oh Will, this touched my heart. This is a frustrated, sad write you've penned. Sometimes we can dream as much as we want but it can't ever be. It's life, but no one said we can't dream. The emotions in this are extremely powerful, just about knocked me over! Fantastic.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Kayleigh for your nice comments today. I am thrilled you stopped by and enjoyed this one.

[just Penny]

I think this is a deep, sad write of frustration and unfulfillment, longing for what can never be. But it's what most of us do at some time in our lives. It's a lovely dream that is quite grounded and could be made a reality, but perhaps with different actors. You express your thoughts and emotions effectively, allowing the reader to feel and understand. Nicely done. Penny

[willweb]

Thank you Penny. It is nice to dream but not so nice when you wake up and find reality is so far from your dreams. I am happy you liked this one.

[kublakhan27]

'I know the time will never come that I have dreamed of'...as soon as my eyes hit the opening, I knew I was going to relate to this...this is absolutely heart-wrenching and I don't know how anyone could not read these words without coming close to tearing up...I love the structure of it...reality, dream, reality...the very form is enough to hit home...it certainly hit my home my friend...just an outstanding and painfully beautiful cry from the heart...well done will.

[willweb]

Coming from a poet that I admire this review is humbling. Thank you so much Kublakhan27. I am excited this was one you liked.

[MsJewel]

Dreams can be lovely...they can take you back to exactly where you long to be again..it's waking up from these dreams that suck!

Your poem is heartfelt and stunning. It's always a pleasure to read you.

:) Julie

[willweb]

Julie, thank you for your wonderful review of my poem. Your nice words have made my day. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.

[Frontier]

Heart-breaking but all too real....enjoyed this.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Frontier. I am happy you liked this.