A plebeian dream

 

Tired and bored, I fell on the bed

Thoughts of chill heavy in my head

A dreadful long night it did seem

Soon I slipped into a wondrous dream

 

The day was dawning across the sky

Trees were waking with a shiver n’ sigh

The sky was bright, blue and clear

But for a few flakes here and there

 

High up I floated as if on a wing

Gliding on the wind and starting to sing

Is today the day, I mused aloud

Sweeping keenly through a shiny cloud

 

There you were on the soft horizon

Smile on the lips and arms wide open

Light blue eyes and cascading hair

Every breath filled with love and care

 

“Come here dear” I think you said

Leaping with cheer I plunged ahead

My quest finally came to a rest

In your kiss and gentle embrace

 

Lightly you carried me by your hand

Towards a blissful beautiful land

“Just you and me” you said in my ear

I nodded in the dream with a smile and tear

 

 

Abhay B. Joshi