I dreamed of pink clouds

like the cotton candy confections

from the circus floating

enticingly before

stands of eager children

I dreamed of falling stars

like the lightening bugs

that dot summer nights

with glowing remnants

of the day’s yellow sun

I dreamed of brilliant diamonds

like the glistening drops

of water splashing

as children gleefully dive

under blue skies

I dreamed of forever love

like the promise on a

wedding day between

young lovers who believe

in happily ever after

I dreamed of dreaming,

of never waking to a

world without pink clouds,

falling stars, brilliant diamonds

and forever love

I dreamed …