Dreams Not Nightmares

Just erase me.

That’s how I feel.

Leave me in the dark

To reflect upon what bad things I’ve done.

To hurt you, along with myself.

 

I told you to leave as I cried myself to sleep.

That night, you took me to the lake.

Took me for a swim,

Cleansed me of any sorrow.

 

When we returned,

I climbed a tree outside my window.

As I made my way up and up

My head became clearer.

 

When I stumbled back to bed

I was easier to fall asleep.

My mind flowed smoother.

Functioning correctly.

 

I didn’t feel so worthless anymore.

My bed welcomed me.

My pillow and blankets all cradled me

To sleep.

From there

I had sweet dreams instead of

Nightmares.

Reviews

[sheila.j]

Nice write. I thought it was simple and sweet
Good job :)

[Yawny]

nice one :)

[Jeff]

Excellent work. It's very light-hearted.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

a poem of receiving grace and living with it peacefully. Wonderful.