I dreamt of closeness and truth
where trust and companionship intertwined
never one without the other
I dreamt of passion and desire
a burning fire pit in my stomach
the flames; they lick and scorch
i dreamt of tender love
with one who will take all of me;
glass shards, angry words, and prying fingers
i dreamt of death and suffering
drowning in my anger and despair
to end the life i did not ask for
I dreamt of everything real
whether that be misery
or ecstasy
today, i woke up.