I Dream of Being

I Dream of Being

I dream of being happy

With laughter and joy

Whispered jokes and secret smiles

Then I wake, the giggles only echoes in my mind.

I dream of being free

Flying high up in the air

My fingers almost touching clouds

Then I wake, trapped in my bed, the only clouds are grey.

I dream of being in love

The tenderness of a kiss

To be held and told

'I love you'

Then I wake my lover a figment of my imagination.

I dream of being killed

Having air stolen from my lungs

My blood flowing freely

Then I wake, for once I'm glad.