Dream

Had a dream 
They were waiting for us below the surface 
Pinned to the floor 
Skillfully patient 

How were they breathing?

Had a dream that the bridge didn’t have rails 
You slipped 
I dove in after you
Showtime

Swallowed up fast
Dragging you down, kicking 
I sank frantically lower and lower 
Determined to join 

With panic in my heart
I patted my chest 
Take me instead 
They tilted up their head in laughter 

How were they breathing?

They let us go 
Gasps for air, a sweet sound 
I must go now 
I made a deal 

Scared to my rotting bones 
It did not matter 
You have breath 
You are free 

I slip down below the surface 
Their hands wrapped around my shoulders
My lungs fill 
I’d die a thousand deaths to save you 
Can’t you see this is proof? 

The queen below greets me 
I sit beside her 
I look up to see you’ve gone
I miss you 

How am I breathing? 

Wake up. Wake up.

Had a dream
I woke up to my empty bed 
I’d die a thousand deaths to save you 
Can’t you see this is proof? 

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