Dreams and Nighmares

TobaniNataiella

 

God, i have been woking up sweating again.

I cannot tell why all my dreams suddenly end,

Then the demon awakes, my nightmares begin.

Someone told me I could find eternal salvation.

I think I have been given the wrong directions.

 

I was told there would be a man all forgiving.

It turns out somebody been continually lying.

I ask the question, but they continue denying

I turned up to openly bare my faults and sins.

I knocked on the big gates, but no one was in.

 

I am left with a hollow soul seeking redemption.

Residing turmoil seeking complicated resolutions.

Needing to resist the darker side of temptation

This time i couldn't find what I was searching for.

So again, I'm going to try to sleep a little more.

 

Hopefully this time my nightmares will finally end.

And at last, my much-needed dreams will begin.

 

Nataiella (2010)

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  • teardrop

    Love, love, love this! Excellent write and beautiful message, understand this all to well1

    • TobaniNataiella

      Thank you for your kind comments, very much appreciated

    • Shaunmatthewcpoetry

      Great read wow! I relate to this so much.

    • Teddy.15

      Sending you all the sweetest of dreams. 🌹

    • arqios

      It would be good to have a nice dream every now and again!

      • TobaniNataiella

        Thank you for your comment, i echo that sentiment

      • David Wakeling

        This is very insightful revealing a real vulnerability. It is always a mistake to put your faith in religion but sadly we need to put our faith in something. Wonderful poem.It made me think for the first time in decades

        • TobaniNataiella

          Thank you David for your kind comments, i am not religious but i had tried everything else, enjoy the rest of your day

        • Tony36

          BRAVO

        • Jerry Reynolds

          A fine write, Tobani.

        • Cassie58

          Much enjoyed read Tobani. Nicely composed stanzas.

          • TobaniNataiella

            Thank you Cassie, very much appreciated

          • aDarkerMind

            a poem worthy of much praise Tobani.

            a joy to read.

            • TobaniNataiella

              Thank you for your positive feedback, very much appreciated

            • Thomas W Case

              Powerful work.

              • TobaniNataiella

                thank you for your comment, much appreciated

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Sweet dreams are made of...great poetry...and this, my friend is great poetry! Well done Tobani! ❤️🙏

              • Thad Wilk

                A powerful poem,
                thoughts and message indeed!! 🤔
                Hauntingly beautiful, poetic
                perfection, and my pleasure to read!!💯
                Best regards ✌️ peace Thad

                • TobaniNataiella

                  Thank you Thad for your positive comments, very much appreciated

                • Neville



                  First we must fall asleep and then just let them happen .. I hope your next ones are golden ..

                  • TobaniNataiella

                    Thank you Neville for your comments, very much appreciated

                  • 2781

                    And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.

                  • NafisaSB

                    a poignant and beautiful write - hope the nightmares end soon, and lovely dreams color your sleep

                    • TobaniNataiella

                      Thank you for your kind comments, much appreciated

                      • NafisaSB

                        you are always welcome. take care

                      • Princesslove

                        Excellent write. I really love this

                        Well done!!!

                        • TobaniNataiella

                          Thank you for your feedback, Much appreciated

                          • Princesslove

                            You're welcome



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