Shifting Dreams

A dream. I’m confronted by a bully, with a jeering crowd behind him. I stand my ground. He presses.

A lucid dream. Something shifts. The bully nervously backpedals. I step toward him, instantly in his face. He throws an ill-considered punch. I have him on his back in seconds. Standing over him, calmly, I say, “If you ever…”

awakening

to morning light

a robin sings

I’m late for guest-pub-tender Truedessa’s Tuesday Poetics for dVerse.

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10 responses to “Shifting Dreams”

  1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

    Fabulous!! What a great haibun, Frank!

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  2. Sherry Marr Avatar
    Sherry Marr

    I LOVE the contrast in this – the dream, then the robin singing. Perfect!!!!!!!!

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  3. sanaarizvi Avatar
    sanaarizvi

    Love this! So often it is that we confront our demons in our dreams. He deserved it 😉

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thanks, Sanaa. Why, yes! Yes, he did!

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  4. Truedessa Avatar
    Truedessa

    Sad that bullies follow us in the dreamscape, but there we have the power to overcome our fears. There is a peacefulness in the transition from dream to awakening.

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thank you, Truedessa! 😀

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  5. petrujviljoen Avatar

    I have a great many lucid dreams just like that. Even now as a grown up, I go over past hurts and slights and come out the victor for my wit, power and courage. And quell the rising sadness as I come back to so-called reality.

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  6. Grace Avatar

    That was a vivid dream scene. Good contrast to the morning, with robin singing.

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