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As I Am

As I
slumber, 
a dream encumber,
wakefulness denied
in fitfulness.
What be changed
when I awake
from subconsciousness?
'tis the dreams
forgotten
that matters
to the deaf, blind
unfeeling mind
within,
matters to the within
of things
encompassed in:
As I, Dream
I am.
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La France Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 4:16 PM
John, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, blessings ~Constance
Anderson Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 4:42 PM
Thanks very much - been AWOL for a while. Nice to be back. Cheers!
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