Dreams and Nighmares

Poetic Licence

 

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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Comments16

  • teardrop

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

    • Poetic Licence

      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. 🌹

      • Poetic Licence

        Thank you for your kind words.

      • arqios

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

        • Poetic Licence

          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

          • Poetic Licence

            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

            • Poetic Licence

              Thank you Tony

              • Tony36

                You're welcome

              • Jerry Reynolds

                A fine write, Tobani.

              • Cassie58

                Much enjoyed read Tobani. Nicely composed stanzas.

                • Poetic Licence

                  Thank you Cassie, very much appreciated

                • aDarkerMind

                  a poem worthy of much praise Tobani.

                  a joy to read.

                  • Poetic Licence

                    Thank you for your positive feedback, very much appreciated

                  • Thomas W Case

                    Powerful work.

                    • Poetic Licence

                      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

                      • Poetic Licence

                        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 ..

                        • Poetic Licence

                          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

                          • Poetic Licence

                            Thank you for your kind comments, much appreciated

                            • NafisaSB

                              you are always welcome. take care

                            • Princesslove

                              Excellent write. I really love this

                              Well done!!!

                              • Poetic Licence

                                Thank you for your feedback, Much appreciated

                                • Princesslove

                                  You're welcome



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