I had a dream last night.
It was dark but the moon was bright
Casting grey and white rays
Of light, setting the sea ablaze.
It was calm and serene
Though only turmoil could be seen.
I closed my eyes in thought;
Just feeling pain, but not distraught.
The waves washed over me
Touching first my feet then my knees,
Always creeping upwards
While my feelings spiraled backwards.
The storm raged on and on.
And then one moment it was gone.
The sun rose from the sea
And then you appeared before me.
The ocean became still,
And your presence banished the chill
That resided within
My body, my bones, and my skin.
The water turned to gold,
(What a sight it was to behold!)
The sand had turned pure white
The fish lifted up and took flight.
It was impossible,
Mystical and improbable,
Completely unlikely.
I wanted to drown in that sea.
Instead you took my hand,
And I had no choice but to stand
Apart from the current
And everything that was pleasant.
You shook me with your hands
Silent and making no demands.
"Hush and watch the sunrise."
But instead I opened my eyes.
Around me was blackness,
But I didn't feel the sadness
That I had felt before
As I had stood on the seashore.