While I am awake

I know the time will never come

that I have dreamed of,

night after night,

alone in my room,

gazing at the ceiling

watching shadows dance as I fade out

 

The one that wanders to me as I sleep,

touches me through closed eyes,

finds me deep beneath the covers

 

Riding in on a moonbeam,

filling my resting mind

with images of beauty

 

You and me -

a quaint little bistro

on the west end of town

Drinks, a jazz quartet, a dark corner,

candlelight, holding your hand,

staring into your eyes,

lost in this paradise that is you

Taking you to the dance floor,

feeling you close

as you whisper in my ear

“I love you” and the music

could not be sweeter, softer

or more pure than when I hold you

Glancing around,

we are the only people here,

this is our night, our place, our moment

in time, like a dream come true

 

And as the clock radio blares,

some Barry Manilow song,

I clutch the pillow I am cuddling,

trying desperately to fall back asleep,

back into the dream,

back into you-

back into what I know will never be

because at least sleep keeps me from

remembering once again,

dreams do not come true…while I am awake

 

 

Reviews

[Sunny]

hmm. a nice piece. Sounds like the phrases "true love" and "in your dreams" have collided, in a way that is seemingly real when dreaming, and yet gone the second you wake. You've put this piece together perfectly! :)

[willweb]

Thank you for this very nice review of my poem Sunny. I am really glad you liked it. Yes, it sure does sound that way.

[Sunny]

You're welcome! It was fun to read!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Another deeply touching write Will. Wonderfully penned my friend.

[willweb]

Vidya, once again you bring me smiles. Thank you so much.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome ;-)

[Lyn Anderson]

I like the way you have divided the poem into different blocks. Well, done, and it comes across as a lucid thought with a dream in the middle.

[willweb]

Thank you KLGoode, I am thrilled you enjoyed this one today.

[anne]

so nicely described emotions........

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Anne.

[Matching Socks]

Awww. Such a sad feeling of love and longing and longing for the love of an unrequited love.
Breaks my heart. Great write though!!

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Ance for this wonderful review. I am smiling now and so happy you liked this one.

[Bhumika Devkota]

Great poem, I wonder what others would have choose, reality or dream. My friend can relate to this a little. Funny how you never know how many people feel the same way. Anyway great poem, dream is a good thing but if you get too much in to it, you forget the real.

[willweb]

Sometimes I think we need to forget the real. Thank you so very much for your nice review today. I am happy you liked this one.

[Einstein Noodle]

the aside (if i may call it that) is very effective .. and back to a harsh reality and Barry M. of all singers :)
your little bistro reminds me of a place called Captain Mac's when i was younger ;) it was small .. had a corner stage that barely fit a 3 piece band ... we fell in and out of love while drinking hot wine and eating steamed clams ... Captain Mac was quite a character with his stout frame, shaved head and exquisite handle bar mustache .. ah memories .. thanks for sharing this poem will!
E.

[willweb]

E. I am happy you found those fond memories lodged somewhere inside of my poem. Thank you so much for your nice comments today.