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I’m swimming in the ocean,
Dolphins leap around me.
Calling out to me,
Filling me with jubilation.
The song begins to play -
My hand smashes down,
Heartbeat racing.
Jolted yes, even fearful,
Becoming angry and spiteful -
How I used to love that tune.
Now, it fills me with hatred,
With contempt, yes even dread.
My fingers find the button –
💤Snooze!💤
The music dies down.
My eyes fluttering closed,
Peacefulness returning.
Images fill my mind.
Waves are crashing down,
I hear the sounds.
I can smell the salt.
I dip my toes in -
The lyrics scream at me.
Eyes shooting open -
Hand smashing down,
The screeching stopping short.
Oh, when will I ever learn?
Never use a song -
You love and enjoy,
To be your morning gong.
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About the Creator
Lena Folkert
Alaskan Grown Freelance Writer 🤍 Lover of Prose
Former Deckhand & Barista 🤍 Always a Pleaser & Eggshell-Walker
Lifelong Animal Lover & Whisperer 🤍 Ever the Student & Seeker
Traveler 🤍 Dreamer 🤍 Wanderer
Happily Lost 🤍 Luckily in Love
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Comments (1)
Such a great read; and so relatable! (There's nothing quite like having a great dream broken up by "Mr. Ed's" voice machine-gunning "[Neigh] HELLO!" in my ear).