Last night I dreamt in body, not in mind No images or sounds remained at wake Left only with the remnants of a hug Warm gift to me from longtime missing shade To leave me love, then reconvey to grave
Last night I dreamt in washing, not in sense A cooling rain that left me pink and clean Of soaking drops that ran on face and limb And drying cloth that softly followed rain Fresh for the world to leave its dirt again
Last night I dreamt in campfire warmth and milk Puff-swirling clouds hope-floated me in silk In wrapping blankets, cuddled me with care In loving presence lifting me like air With messages from those no longer here To spend the dark and morning disappear