Cobweb Dream
Cobweb Dream
by Shirley Rebstock
During the night, I had a dream
What in the world did it mean
I was bringing this patient to a doctor it seemed
I was not sure as it was getting late
If they would even see him on this date
Or would he have a long wait
This is where I work I told him with pride
As we went up the stairs more narrow than wide
Recently, returning from a long train ride
Dark and dingy walking through the hall
Even seeing dirt under the stalls,
"Oooooh cobwebs" on the ceiling way up tall
At the top of the stairs, we opened a door
A sticky cobweb fell on our head then onto the floor
"Oooooh cobwebs" sticking to what we wore
On the other side of the door were doctors so kind,
Working late, not seeming to mind
Caring for patients while most people dined
While waiting for the patient, I wondered who was to blame
For letting the cobwebs become so untamed
Either they were lazy or off their game
I wondered if the cobwebs were always there
High up on the ceiling where I did not stare
Even if I had, would I have cared
It made me ponder the cobwebs on my soul
Maybe they need a good cleaning to make me whole
So on my life and others they would not take a toll
So rather than blame or ignore
I asked the patient on his return,"Do you have cobwebs on your door
That fall from the ceiling to the floor?"
What is the meaning of this dream
Is it my soul that needs to be redeemed
Or just the office needs to be cleaned
Copyright © Shirley Rebstock | Year Posted 2015
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