A Dream

It is only in sleep, that I unleash my soul
Released in my dreams, where no one can know
Tumbling upward, note by note
A midnight song that is written for him 
Into the dim of my reverie's whim 
And only the night can measure the quake
Submerged by the light, as the morning sun breaks

It is only in sleep I can unleash all my tears
Held in the arms of the midnight sky
Briefly rocked by a cradle of stars
Where moon at my window can swaddle my trembles
Soothed by the hours, away from the day
Away from the morning that steals him away

And again and again, I will stand in the sun
While the world only sees a confident me 
Spreading more sun, spending more me…
Spreading my wings, spreading me thin…..

Unleashed desire, I will scatter like seeds
A song from my heart, is the lute that I play
While pictures I'm dreaming will not go astray
Intact I must keep them my secret, someway 

It is only while sleeping I am free with my words 
Unleashed from all judgment, nor pride, or shame
Released to the night, my passion untamed
Revealing self doubt that was hidden away

From the whisper of sleep, I unleash all my charms
Tumbling upward,  to the moon up above
I would rather be sleeping, and die in his arms
than to be wide awake,  but to never know love



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For "A Dream" Contest: 5/17/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A  Avatar
May 30, 2014 at 11:53 PM
Carrie, nice win, Love ~SKAT~
Delaney Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 10:42 PM
Carrie: Congratulations on your winning place. Love the feeling of being carried up with her dreams.. Hugs, SuZ
Gibson Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 7:44 PM
First place in my book, Carrie.
Devonshire Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 2:49 PM
Dear Carrie, You always give us a "song from your heart" and that is what makes you one of my favorite poets. So beautiful, dear. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Guzzi Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 2:43 PM
Well, what can I say to you that you have not said to me many times before [you got robbed] The craft of this verse as well as the 'special voice' should have put it in the top 3. XXXOO Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 3:59 AM
A lovely entry for the contest Carrie. I especially love the way you ended this poem. It is sure to do well in the contest.
Horne Avatar
May 18, 2014 at 2:35 PM
beautiful write, Carrie
A   Avatar
May 18, 2014 at 3:56 AM
Good luck in the contest... PD
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