when I close my baby blues

each and every night

I drift into a world of my own -

my very own creation and beliefs

a world of comfort

lit by love and hope

glowing with happiness and joy

beaming with patience and understanding

I always pictured a person by my side

that was intelligent and understanding

soft spoken and full of patience,

full of life and dreams for the future.

he was creative, sensitive and respectful.

he was wise well beyond his years.

he had a heart as huge and pure as mine.

his arms were strong - yet gentle.

he wouldn’t be afraid to grab me

and hold on tight whenever I got scared -

no matter how far I tried to run -

he would never turn his back on me -

he would never walk away.

but since dreams are not real

I never believed he could exist.

when I met you, you restored my faith

in not only dreams but also in life.

and gave me the strength to believe

that if you never stop dreaming,

if you never stop wishing,

if you never stop wanting,

reality can surpass your dreams.

 

12/8/99