DREAM OF CONFUSION

A dream, A nightmare

Last eve my sleep with blended dreams causes

me uneasiness and a bit of contentment

a visit with my soldier is splendid

he recognizes me straight away

he seems well heeled with the news of my pregnancy

and a hearty smile, elated to have a family with me

 

He is on the mend and is desperate to leave the hospital

I bestow a kiss, he absorbs with contentment

the uneasy piece of the dream is the query

about whether he returns home or reports to his base

he has no answers currently

this is what prompts my concern

shall I raise a child alone?

we both hug and he permits me to rest my head on his chest until the nurse enters

 

I awaken to reality

must prepare to see the doctor today

my stomach flutters a I dress and powder my face

ready myself physically and try mentally

I shall eat a small breakfast downstairs before I leave

all the while I eat, I muse about questions the doctor

may ask of me and those I should ask of him

therefore, I write my questions on a small note pad

or else I may forget, not at all unusual for me

 

My hostess calls a cab and I ready myself for the ride

the cab driver is quite chatty which is pleasant

to keep me from picking my fingernails

over my worry

 

Sometimes I muse that this whole matter

is a very atrocious nightmare

what happened?

how did I shoulder this reality?

it is all extremely upsetting

 

We arrive at the doctor’s clinic

and check in with the receptionist

a nurse calls my name and I follow her

I am now in a private room with a strong

medicinal odor

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

and so it goes....

Reviews

[AYVID N]

The dream reflects her anxious state of mind. In it, he has no answer to a very important query
- Will she be by herself or with him in the future..?
A sobering reminder as she gets dressed to see the doctor.
What will be the result?
I await eagerly to read what comes next.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Divya… you’re always spot on!
I appreciate you!
Happy Tuesday!
read moreThank you dear Divya… you’re always spot on!
I appreciate you!
Happy Tuesday!
Warmly, B

[mou]

A dream and the concern- both have gripped the story equally. I hope her dream will replace the worry gradually. If not, then? I should not allow myself to get attached to a particular expectation more. I'm excited for the next part. Beautiful!
- mou

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Mou, so glad you're enjoying it!!!
Warmly, B

[mou]

You're always welcome, dear Betty

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am so curious as to where this story is going to end up.
Surely she won't have to raise the child alone.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

I doubt it J....but there are other avenues!!!
Thank you for your review, as always
Warmly, B