I Dreamed a Dream

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

I dreamed a dream, or think I did,
It's been so long since I went there;
It seemed to be a special dream,
Made me want to feel and care.

The place where I stood was so alive,
The air thick with the scent of hope;
I breathed it deep, my heart did start,
To believe with trust it could again cope.

The glow of the golden sky shown down,
Bathing me with it's promise of laughter;
The chill in my soul began to melt,
I caught a glimmer of what I want to be after.

There was someone there, no face, no name,
He called to me sweetly, dared me to feel.
I felt myself longing to take a chance,
To forget all the sorrow, let myself heal.

In that dream, I started to dance,
Filled with joy and peace I missed so;
Was a wonderful place, I think, this dream,
Yet to find it here, I must go slow.

I dreamed a good dream, or think I did;
Whatever it was, I didn't want to leave.
But if I try, I can make that dream here;
I know in my heart, I just have to believe.