In Dreams

In dreams

I dance on a lake

its surface, a swirl of flame

In life

I cannot touch it

but can feel it all the same

 

In dreams

I hold her close to me

and smell the perfume of her hair

In life

I hear the sound of her voice

yet her body isn’t here

 

In dreams

my wishes are granted

I have what I may take

In life

I’m bound by consequence

of choices that I make

 

In dreams

My life is better

wonderful things within my head

In life

reality disappoints

so I’d rather stay in bed