Dawn, a cloudy light on a cloudy morn
The sun breaking through misty white
Dispelling the nightmares of last night
Allowing new dreams to come alive.
***
Hair plastered to sweat-soaked head
Limbs entangled in duvets bed
Pillow held tight in arms of dread
Trying to break free.
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The same vision every night
Comes unbidden in the darkest light
Clouds of fear make eyelids move
As nightmares take hold.
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Thrashing legs and anguished moans
Speaking in tongues until the sunrise comes
Pillows clasped in place of you
To help get me through.
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It’s the same each, and every time
My love, you leave me for awhile
You are my life, my soul, my dream come true
Your being here gets me through.
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Is it love, a crutch or simply holding on too tight?
When without you I can’t get through the night
Without battling the demons in my life
That you, my love, hold at bay.
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Whatever the right of it I have one truth
You are the one and my fears you soothe
We live and love in happiness unbound
And tonight you’re coming home.
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Your presence and purity of soul
Caring demeanour and beauty untold
Tenderly you hold this broken man
And make this empty house our home.
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And tonight you’re coming home.
About the Creator
Paul Douglas
I have always loved to write, especially poems and short stories. I also have an abiding love for technology and gaming. I love to share my outlook with others.
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