Speaking of Dreams…

Speaking of Dreams…
Written to Karen on 25 Jul 2002
By Tommy Franks

As I began to dream,
I finally found myself.
I was in your arms with
My head resting gently
Upon your shoulder.

We were traveling somewhere
Just enjoying the solitude
Of one another.
We were in my black Mercedes
Taking it slow and easy!

We stopped several places
Along the way.
I soon found myself
In your warm embrace.
I closed my eyes in peaceful sleep!

The moments we had together
In the dream were splendid and wonderful.
My heart was filled to overflowing.
I turned to you and said softly,
“I love you incredibly!”

As you responded passionately,
We met one another with lips of fire.
Our souls inwardly burned
With love and incredible emotion.
This dream was so real and vivid with life!

Soon, I realized that it was time to go.
I did not want to leave,
But this dream demanded it.
I wanted to share at least another moment with you…
And look into your beautiful green eyes again!

We looked at each other
Without saying a word…
Knowing that we would meet again
In another passionate dream
Another place…another time.

Our thoughts we dared not speak,
Knowing the words from our hearts…
Would not be sufficient to prolong the dream!
We looked into the eyes of the other…
Knowing that we would wake up alone!

We enjoyed the moment together.
We were fascinated once again.
We said, “I love you” to the other.
We knew we would be back…
Because this dream would be continued!

As we departed,
You spoke ever so softly and quietly,
Almost in a whisper…
I heard you say once again,
"I love you."

My heart leaped.
Your words covered me.
They sank into my heart…
Sort of like warm maple syrup
Being poured on fresh, hot, Belgium waffles.

The joy of it all…
We dared to love.
We dared to share.
We dared to feel.
We dared to show our feelings!

The dream was perfect.
The dream was complete.
The dream was fulfilling.
The dream was innocent.
The dream ended!