My Own Lies

Just some thoughts I was trying to let out. Didn't turn out great.

I've heard that one dream

Is five minutes long

And since longer it seems

Your perception is wrong

Well, no one I know

Has had dreams so short

Of five minutes or so

I've seen naught of the sort

So it sounds to me

Our brains lie to us

And on purpose, you see

Like our sleep needs a plus

So they make up lives

Whole stories and worlds

Some where happiness thrives

And some messed up and whorled

They're good lies, I guess

If such thing exists

I could never dream less

It gives my life a twist

So thank you, my brain

You shameless liar

These fibs bring me no pain

They lift and inspire

Reviews

[Eva Rosehill]

I loved the idea of this piece, so thoughtful and unique. I have always wondered about the false perceptions of the length of dreams.. they seen to last for hours yet, in reality, they last for mere minutes. Thank you for sharing this.. In terms of improvement, there is not a lot I can say.. you have perfectly portrayed your thoughts and ideas clearly and cleverly.