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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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

 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

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)

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)

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)