DOUBLE NIGHTMARES

Nightmares, fear

We lay under a pale blue moon

a plaid blanket below us, soft, white sand

an eve of sensual satisfaction

we are fatigued and ready to close our eyes

seek to query our dreams

at the break of dawn

 

We situate face to face

arms surround

music of night creatures

serenade us

 

DREAM 1

I ride on a cloud

moves in sync with same

in a blue gray sky

thin air consumes my lungs

in a curious mood

until the cumulus clouds turn black

grow big and wild

along with rain pellets

clouds burst open

fling me to earth

I am lost, where is my love

 

DREAM 2

I swim in a crystal-clear lake

water is frigid, yet energizing

in the heat of summer

turn on my back to float

notions sway to a slight breeze

white half-moon appears

along with a brilliant sun

a fortuitous omen

time passes and I am far from land

weary and fear to return

scream for help

my voice echoes up to the hills

I am lost, I may drown

 

We awaken with a shout

weep of our nightmares in fright

until we touch each other’s faces

in relief that they were mere fantasy

Author's Note

Thank you for reading!

Reviews

[Sk. Kamarul Islam]

Liked this layered poem, fatigued and through a nightmare but lastly relieved.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for visiting and a lovely review!
Warmly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... we had a night of lightening and thunderstorms.. we felt threatened that the Roof would be ripped away and we would be among the Stars. The Blue Moon smiled and sang a Song. When we awoke a Light with Lavender and Gold brought Comfort as the Birds began to Chirp. Nature has a way of Painting the new born Day. Glad you are in a safe Haven. softly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank You dear Pat, a bit behind my writing and reviewing, post shoulder surgery! recovering well....
Warmly, B

[Ken Simm.]

Excellent dreamy, layered write.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Ken for your dreamy review....
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

I can see where extreme fatigue can cause nightmares; in this case the author had too. I felt them both in her words. Excellent description of those cases. The reader is taken on these fearful journeys.
Glad you are both safe.

[Betty Hermelee]

Safe and sound.... and thanks for a great review!
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

Much relief. You are welcome.

[John the Baptist]

I wonder what Dr. Freud would have made of this one. The two dreams are alike in that in both the dreamer feels in danger, and in both the danger comes not from other people, but from nature. Interesting also is the fact that the lover was also having fearful dreams. Could it be this romance is on shaky ground?

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you John for a thoughtful review
Warmly, B🌷🌷

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

another great poem. There is nothing like a loved one to chase your fears away.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank for your lovely review, much appreciated
Warmly, B🌷

[Maclawrence Famuyiwa]

Oops! Nearly lost myself in the nightmare. Aptly described coupled with the ability to make readers live the dream exactly as it was described. Well done!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you very much for an excellent review!
Warmly, B🌷

[Marie]

An excellently penned poem depicting nightmares which occurred as they do for everybody from time to time. As I read I could feel the relief felt of waking up and being in bed safe and realising that what was experienced was only a dream, a bad one, but still a dream, not reality. Wonderful imagery throughout the write which imparted both the content of the dreams and their effect on the dreamer. Very interesting write, Betty. Thank you for sharing...

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Marie
You write such amazing and thoughtful reviews, I love reading them
Thank you so much!
Warmly, B🌷🌷

[Marie]

Most welcome always, dear Betty. Thank you...🌹🌷🌹🌷🌹

[Mauricio Montoya]

Betty I struggle with the spiritual inside from what eyes have seen but its my dreams that scare me, but this write make me wonder is just warning. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome dear friend🌷warmly
B.

[Mauricio Montoya]

It's a good write, thank you.

[emmajoygreen]

Dreams are said to echo a live day's debris. If that be the case you have expelled some mighty and scarring fears in this make-believe, my dear friend. That said, usually you are apt to place gentle bewilderment in your poetry, unlike some who determine to make mock of life, sure he/she/they are the confused untouchables of long ago. How we need you for your a gentle hand and heart, dear, dear Betty. Such fine, logical and conciliatory writing.

'until we touch each other’s faces
in relief that they were mere fantasy'

As I recall (or not!) 'fantasy is often where a forgetful mind lives, because, - there is nowhere else to go'

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Em,
So sorry to shock you, but nightmares do happen that are frightening! Thankfully, they disappear….thank you so much for your very thoughtful review
Hugs🌷B

[emmajoygreen]

My nightmares are roving heights and I'm there in the middle of them. All others I refuse to have, hence my oft sleepless nights! I can catch up with sleep during the day when I never have nightmares.. to my knowledge. Hugs to you too.. as ever always tho' the above seems to conflict with what I said in my review.