The Dream

Something that happened to me in jail

He looked on to the endless shore
The water coasted to his left
It felt like he'd been here before
But lost memories, made it feel bereft

Beneath his feet he felt the sand
And the soft breeze cooled his back
A sailboat heeding to wind's command
He continued the sandy track

He strolled into the water as it waved
And let it go up to his knees
Trees to his right - watched how it behaved
As the wind caressed the leaves

The sky so blue and streaked with clouds
Rays reflecting off the sea
Glitter coming in the crowds
Gave him warmth and inner peace

A noise so shrill it pierced his ears
Had interrupted his peacful dream
Still in jail, he shed some tears
And let out a painful scream