You Were in My Dream

You showed up in my dreams last night
I was taken back this time.
What happened was unexpected
Yet I woke up feeling more than fine.

I was talking with my family
While lounging on the couch,
When my dad came in carrying
For each of us a pouch.

We opened them up one by one
With me being last
Each gift had a precious ring
But mine was just as mask.

I put the ring on my finger
But the ring was too big to fit
I laughed inside thinking
"This has to be a slip."

But then I heard a voice
One I had heard so many times before
A voice I thought I recognized
But I couldn't be for sure.

Then a line of my friends
Came pouring from the kitchen
I felt so confused
There was something I was missin.

But then you walked out
In front of my family
In your very best suit
And got down on one knee.

I couldn't believe my eyes
My mouth dropped as I looked at you
You began to speak
And I knew my dreams were coming true.

I woke up before I answered
Maybe wishing it was real
But my heart was pumping fast
Trying not to explode with zeal

I thought of this dream many times today
Wondering what my answer would have been
But guess we will have to wait
Until you ask again.

Tye Dyed

The swirls of colors distract me

Making my head twirl

My eyes burn

I have lost all since of time

Can't tell up from down

I need help, ASAP

Like a giggly little girl

And now its my turn

I'm stuck in this crime

I feel lost in this town

Please call a referee

Who just found a pearl

To show what I have learned

Like a boxed up mime

I'm an unwanted clown

To keep me unlocked and free

With such a beautiful swirl

Will the favor be returned

Trying to earn a dime

Trying not to frown

Real World?

When we are young we can't wait to grow up.
To drive a REAL car,
To get an education at a REAL college,
And eventually, to work a REAL job.

We go through life to prepare for the REAL WORLD.
But what does that REALly mean?
What is this REAL WORLD we live in?
When does it begin?

I've taken all the classes.
I've gone to the interviews.
I've waited for the phone call,
Hoping to hear REAL good news.

But this REAL WORLD has surprised me.
Not exactly what I expected after walking that stage.
I was excited to be free and begin my career,
But instead its turned a different page.

What happened to my childhood views,
Of being mentored to learn the ins and outs.
My growing dreams have been shattered,
Leaving me with many horrid doubts.

What I have learned these past few years,
Is not at all what I expected.
Instead of learning from the best
I'm working with adult children completely disconnected.

So this REAL WORLD I dreamed of has lost its appeal.
But I won't join the others and become a child again.
I've grown up and I'm ready to change this world
Even though it feels like I'm working in a loony bin.

Doors

I have earned so many keys
Now I'm just waiting for the right door.
They seem to swing so freely
Yet I'm a prisoner of war.

I want to make the right decision
To take the final dive
But what if the choice I make,
Makes it hard to survive.

So here I wait
For the right door to unlock
But until then
I continue to stand and knock.

Dear Dreams,

What is going on?
You keep playing with my head
Making it bitter sweet to sleep
As I am laying in my bed.

These thoughts keep me tossing
Wondering if you will come true.
Please give me some rest,
Forget this deja vu.