Sleep Deception and Reality
sleep deception and reality
in the cup
of my hand
i caught a raindrop
blew breath
into my palms
watered fields of lilies
quenched thirsts of doves
smiling
i awoke to bursting bombs
and wailing screams of children:
the fantasy of dreams
the nightmare of truth
Copyright © Millard Lowe | Year Posted 2016
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