Once

Once Only once in a dream tornadoes uproot a house Spinning over black and white fields of corn Straight through the open arms of a rainbow Two companions cling way up high above the storm. Only once in a dream a yellow road Built of spiraling ochre bricks Winds away from tender magic and maleficence - Footprints of paws and prized rubied slippers. Only once in a dream flying through a rainbow Only one pilgrimage to hear a bluebird’s rhapsody Only a lullaby searching for home Only once in this multi-color reverie. Only once in a dream quest to a city – emerald green - New friends - combustible, roaring, rusting - Through purple forests dusky, enchanted orange poppies seen, Awake to cold kisses of refreshing snowflakes. Only once in a dream home holds out its hand Not held hostage in monkeyed night terrors Homecoming revealed from behind a curtain Eyes opened in real time as nightmares melt away. Only once in a dream flying through a rainbow Only one pilgrimage to hear a bluebird’s rhapsody Only a lullaby searching for home Only once in this multi-colored reverie. Coda But, It’s not about once flying through a rainbow - Journeys to wizards or a munchkin land – It’s about a cross – about a nail scarred man – Who always takes our hand on yellow roads back home. 8-30-20 Sponsor: Edward Ibeh Contest: Pick a Title - Vol. 22 - Lyric 2