i dreamed of you last night
you were someone else
who loved me
i awoke a ship at sea
drifting aimlessly,
far from the shore
ignorant of the time or date
so long has it been since i gave notice to
the sunrise
or clouds
or stars.
i long for the shore,
yet here i am
in the middle of the ocean
i know not where you are
i sail because i have no other choice
i dream because i must