Bad Dreams
Of all the people in my past-
Why do I have dreams of you?
You left me back in 2001-
Where I thought I left you too.
This makes about the fourth time-
I had a dream that you were in.
Each one ending merely the same.
Regardless how they begin.
For a long time my heart was broken-
But I finally went on with life.
I learned to love another man.
And now I am his wife.
I'm happy with the way things are now.
What I can't seem to understand,
Why in the world. outta the blue
Do I dream of this other man.
In front of friends and family,
I made vows I plan to keep.
Why give a second thought to one,
Who only wants me in my sleep.
I don't know what I should do though.
It's not like it's an affair.
I shouldn't wake up smiling
From what's actually a nightmare.
Maybe I'm overthinking it.
It really doesn't mean a thing.
I just don't like keeping secrets
And the aftermath it can bring.
You and I had a certain bond.
Very few people know about.
You still broke my heart with ease,
You shouldn't be in my head so get out.
I know it don't mean I want you.
I love the life he's made for me.
It's ok to dream of the past with you,
Since the past is where you'll be.
Copyright © Opal Matteson | Year Posted 2020
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