In a dream
I sat imagining
hope flowing like a stream
and ending in pool
of my soul.

Outside: place of
beauty; inside: swelling,
buoyant creativity, newfound
confidence in self and regained
trust that world, community
will not abandon me and
leave me alone to raise
another child.

In a dream
I sat imagining
you walking toward me,
whistling a joyful tune and
bringing flowers, laughter, tears
and the comfort of your presence
which is all I ever needed, all
I ever will. In expectant
waters, I saw reflection
of my forgotten smile,
showing again.
.