Vivid Dream Part 1 (Based On True Events)
I traveled along a dark road one night
With the chill winds of a cold winter brushing against my exposed arms
This one side street proved to be one I will never forget
But so, at the same time, I can't make any promises with memory
It was empty, quiet, not a soul to be found
Not a single voice echoed off the bricks
The only light shining came from the 24-hour deli
The sole purpose of my walk
Approaching the light it grew brighter and brighter
Until the door seemed engulfed in white
My body lost control. I was a puppet to my subconscious
The door swung open and I stepped into the light
Bright as the Sun
Forever falling, so it seemed
Was I being told something?
I knew I was dreaming, but not what this meant
And, to me, all dreams have a meaning somewhere
I hit a concrete floor, and felt a
Sharp pain. It seemed so real; it was more vivid than anything I could've conjured up from my mind
I looked around, and saw houses
Small, but wide, fit for a fine family
It looked familiar to me, like I had seen it before.
And so, I had to continue on
I refused to wake up. I had to see this to the end because
I was curious
I chose a house
Instinct drove me to that one small house on the corner
Why did my mind choose this? Where was I?
This had to have been a place of importance, but I couldn't place my finger on it
The door was wood, splintered and seemingly wrecked
And it had a window that was shaped like the NBC logo
The rest of the house was fine, perfect condition
Upon observing the walls the door vanished into smoke and ashes
I stepped inside, and all I could hear was an echoing cry
It was an angst filled cry, no tears of joy filled this dark home
I thought I knew where I was now
It was all too familiar
Copyright © David Bruce | Year Posted 2009
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