Dream Benediction

By: Fee

I dreamt in black and white last night

Or at least in a faded monochrome

My heart and soul drifted shackle free

In such a way I’ve never really known

I passed well beyond the ever-more

Into a world where days meant nought

Realisation struck, how short this life could be

That calendar days could not be bought

Through the gray I heard child’s laughter

Poppy, please swing me higher to the moon

At her voice the colours flooded back

I think this all happened none too soon

The weights of yesteryears were lifted

My debt of sins seemed compensated

Old loves scars of broken hearts forgiven

Day-to-day worries now seemed over-rated

I awoke this morning from that dream

Knowing, no matter how short my time

Love is all that truly matters in the end

As I heard the Sunday church bells chime…