Sweet Dreams

By Rowan

Tear drops dampen the pillow which I scream,
you're still breathing in my tormenting dreams.
A longing for life to suddenly waste me away,
to a kingdom by the sea where your spirit stays.
Close my eyes and I see the edges of your face,
blurred memories faded...
                                                I can not replace.

Buried beneath the white sand of the shore,
ashes scattered in the blue of the ocean floor.
Rays of gold shining upon waves so serene,
your figure waiting for my hand only I can see.
Sparkling sand carried on the light breeze,
the soul of you gliding on the silent seas.

Your smile welcomes and your kiss so sweet,
embrace me softly with your touch's searing heat.
Lips so tender and eyes filled with Heaven's light,
fire of my soul the burning flame now ignites.
Cry for me and weep words of wonder,
waves crash and comes the sound of thunder.

Please don't leave me again all alone,
your light fades and you turn to stone.
Night ensues and the waters become black,
I would give my life to have you back.
You left me once; don't leave me forever,
You can't leave just yet...
                                            no...never...

I pound the pillow and grab my sheets,
twisted in my sorrow I bleed.
The tears rush, my eyes shut tight,
the waves drown as I try to fight.
My eyes open as I hear my fading screams,
every night....
                        it's the same tormenting dream.


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Copyright 2010 Rowan
Published on Monday, March 29, 2010.     Filed under: "Depressed" and "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: This feels so close. Directly hits home. Thank you for this.

  • A former member wrote: wow that was extremely sad and meaningful. and i like how the name is "sweet dreams" since the dreams are obviously anything but sweet

  • Musik2MyEyes On Sunday, April 4, 2010, Musik2MyEyes (192)By person wrote:

    -Heart breaks- So much of this relates to the loss of my brother. Missing a loved one is a real life hell. Even though memories of him are sweet...the absence is torment. This is a beautiful piece Rowan.

  • A former member wrote: you're right. read it. i've never read anything as beautiful as that before.

  • A former member wrote: Exceptional. Every line was beautifully written and the writing put me right into the story mentally. I really really enjoyed this read.

  • ubiquitoussoul On Wednesday, March 31, 2010, ubiquitoussoul (343)By person wrote:

    The ending...:)..I cant even quote anything..every line was majestic..the imagery was too real..Sensual..I could feel,hear as if in your dream..Wow.

  • Malcholm Dark On Monday, March 29, 2010, Malcholm Dark (806)By person wrote:

    Wow, well done, thank-you... Every line was a wonderful vision into your dream... the last verse was perfect... thanks for the write...

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