I Welcome The Dream by Lori Yamamoto

dream streetlights hum a small haven from the day’s noise i welcome the dream where hearts entwine like shy vines quiet smiles know old fears melt into mist our talk sparkles like a lantern in the hush café corner dark coffee strong as whispered secrets stories spill out words that waited too long we sit in silence watching shadows pass by dirty glass holds our flickering reflections your fingertip draws a tiny map on my skin i hold the moment this dream won’t slip away morning light wakes a faded memory in my palm i tuck it close wait for the dream to return