Dreams

Occasionally when floating on my boat of dreams,
I become aware of the nebulous sea of regret rippling under my vessel.
Am I living in a constant state of denial,
or simply appreciative of better times?

Occasionally my smile crisps itself into a stone line,
and my thoughts race back to another side of my mortal reality.
Am I just another memory to one of my memories,
or am I flesh and bone that can be touched?

Occasionally I hear the pitter patter of rooftop rain
and it brings me back to a long ago place I once knew.
Am I sure the sensory appreciation is real,
or am I simply a projection of a non-existent former self?

Occasionally I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders,
and it seeps down into my hidden soul.
Am I truly awake and aware of my existence,
or am I merely dreaming…

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