i have laid awake in dreams gone by
the condition set within minds eye
dust moves and stops
some blow away
the moonlight serenades their way
i have laid in wake, while watching doves fly
the sentiment almost dries the eye
upon the pillow-cloud, chained melodies
a reflection of past given present free
i have danced upon the lakes that shine
while others choose to sip their whine
some things are grander still than this
all stand in awe
all watch in mist
i have laid awake and dreamt you to breath
may these moments stay forever
though the dust
blow away



- j.g.smith (02/23/07)