About a Dream 1

About a dream

I had  just lost my way in a wooded ,
Dark  village. Trying to explore,  through an 
Open hall where carpenters work, I find 
The hall’s  other side  walled up.  I am told
To take another path which  further on
Is blocked  by a  thatched shed with a table 
On top of which are a  roasted chicken 
And side by a small, skeletal, bizarre
Human figure. Three, four men are asleep 
On the floor. To them I declare without
The least thought :’I am your saviour’. The one
Who looks like the leader in  colorful
Long robes rises, smiles and prepares to speak.

Right then, something wakes me up and  I find
My wife  in deep sleep had  just  put her arm
Over me. The morning  finds my daughter
Ill  and  my plans for the day cancelled.

@ 26/ Nov/12
S.Jagathsimhan Nair
For: Leonora Galinta’s ‘Waking up’ contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Guzzi Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 2:08 PM
I like this more realiztic take. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Congratulations on your win in Leonora's "Waking Up" contest Jag. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 3:08 AM
Jag, congrats on your splendid win my friend..hope you are well...David
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 12:53 AM
Congratulations on your winning spot Jag,xx
Tsiluma Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 12:31 AM
Well penned! Congrats on your win!
Gasun Avatar
December 12, 2012 at 8:15 PM
Congratulations on your win my dear friend, SJ! Thank you so much for your full support! love and hugs, Leonora
A   Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Jag... got gripp...love this..pd
Williams Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Jag, this is scary, I like it though...David
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