a different dream.

were my dream a different dream
would you react with less spite?
would you support it unconditionally
telling me dreams are meant to be followed
to be chased
if believed in just enough
to feel so real?
were my dream a different dream
one that impacted you less
would you offer words of hope
of inspiration
of optimism and shared joy
at the prospect
of impending happiness
should the dream take flight?
but my dream effects you
and you only see that effect
on you
not that it might be a dream
that i dream
almost nightly
that i feel pulled toward
that i believe in
though i know not why.
a dream that motivates me
to get up
get dressed
despite sorrow
despite loneliness.
a dream
that is carrying me through
these dark days
toward a torch
that is the dream
coming to light
igniting in my soul
a hope i doubted would return.
you tell me how alone i'd be
if i follow my dream
as if i did not feel alone already
though surrounded
by entourage of adoration.
maybe
i need to be alone then.
were my dream
a different dream
would you dream
my dream
with me?



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