An Epiphany Dawns

An unceasing dream occupies my mind. 
In my slumber and in my wakefulness 
Facts and fancies in it are intertwined. 
There's truthfulness too in their nakedness.

What else is existence except a dream?
Do I not govern my sleep-wake rhythm?
Dreams sail in me as I flow like a stream. 
Isn't each movement an algorithm?

My dream might end with the end of my sleep.
Should my life end as my sleep and dreams end?
I should sow goodness. Goodness, I must reap. 
Shouldn't, in love of beings, my life be spent?

There's a heavenly joy that's pure and true.
Zones of pain, for this joy, I must pass through.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
February 10, 2026 at 10:48 PM
I agree with Sam. A wonderfully crafted sonnet this is
Alex Avatar
February 11, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Kauffman Avatar
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
This is wonderfully crafted, Chris, wonderfully spoken. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings of joyful dreams to you!
Alex Avatar
February 11, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 9, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Very good sonnet, one to unravel. I love the final lines, dear Poet!
Alex Avatar
February 11, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
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