Soup
We take off clothes like cat’s cradle.
Now spent, I’m lying on the floor:
“You are no spoon, you’re more ladle.”
Then wrap around myself once more.
(Rachel’s dream the night of 23 March 08)
Warm
Awake, with distant views, I fear
I’ve often admired your…form.
It’s goddamn dreams that make it clear
your body feels so very warm.
-Sean’s dream, the afternoon of 3/17
Kiss
Yes, I can tell. Something’s amiss.
You’ve been insulted by someone?
And then I turn and feel your kiss,
and now (of course,) I am undone.
(Sean’s dream the night of 2/29)
Naked
Our friendship’s been a trying task,
but we are here today, somehow.
There’s just one thing I have to ask…
umm, why am I naked right now?
(Sean’s dream the night of 2/28)
Accordian
A new talent? Accordian!
Brendan, brother plus fiancee,
all are impressed. And so we sing!
“Whistling in the Dark,” plus me.
(Rachel’s dream the night of 2/26)
Son
There’s smoke in here. The lights are dim.
A black table. Four chairs that squeak.
“But who would think of stopping him?”
“Well, me. I am his son.” And no one speaks.
-Sean’s dream, the afternoon of 2/18
Sly
There’s little I can think of, now.
It’s clear that I was not alone.
We’re at this concert, here, somehow -
it’s Sly and the Family Stone.
-Sean’s dream the night of 2/15
Arms
Sunken eyed girl. Spare arm that sprouts
from back. We sing. Closed eyes. Sudden
vomit is in my hair. They shout.
Emergency lab shower, then.
(Rachel’s dream the night of 2/13)
Nines
I dreamed I spent my life in math.
A line of 9s, unique, each one,
and I found them. The aftermath:
awards galore for nature’s son.
(Rachel’s dream the night of 2/2)
Crying
Before tonight’s blunt sleep began
I saw you crying in your room.
It’s in my dreams (please understand) -
that’s where I weep in front of you.
(Sean’s dream the night of 2/8)
