The Dream State

Contributor: Jane Briganti

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Vacillation
the internal enemy
disturbing sleep
occupying the mind
Subconscious thoughts
crossing pathways
of reality

The body, the mind
lie awake in agitation
eyelids tightly shut
restless thoughts
The dream state
a distant yearning

Morning comes
without repose
silent chatter
tires the mind
with distorted
perceptions

A faculty of
consciousness
awaits tranquility
The dream state
perhaps tonight


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