That Night

"Live life to fullest, as it seems- but, leave unlocked your door of dreams." _by Poet Three decades had elapsed- surpassing days they lived next door- partaking fun-filled years. Oft-times, I'd sit, so dreamlike in a daze- still fancying them here- and, oft with tears. One night, I closed my eyes to simply rest beside the moonlit pool in our backyard. Before long, deep asleep- I felt distressed by hazy lights fast catching me off guard. Then, through the circle of large maple trees, two shadowy beings each waved a hand- ethereal- there, floating with the breeze, they called my name- so I would understand. My trancelike state of mind said, no! Unreal! Imaginary, this must surely be! The spirits of my mom and dad, surreal- now gliding 'cross the lawn to visit me. It was that night, I closed my eyes to rest- while through the circle of large maple trees, my prayers had sent that vision- truly blessed; dreamed of my parents- waving in the breeze. May 24, 2021 ~1st Place~ Contest: Writing Prompt - Dreamlike Sponsor: Constance La France Judged: 06/02/2021 Words Required (in italics) dreamlike, hazy, shadowy, ethereal, trancelike, unreal, imaginary, surreal