Awakening

In the place between awake and sleep,
Where the dreams I dream are very deep,
I found that I, too, have a soul,
The peace that makes the puzzle whole.


I dreamt once that I'm alone,
My happiness remained unknown.
A shell of fear protected me,
Shielded me, I could not see.


A mountain that remained unclimbed,
An hour that could not be timed.
Deep inside a living maze,
I was an unspoken phrase.


AND THEN..It was like...


I stepped outside the open gate,
Spread my arms to welcome fate.
Awakened now to what may be,
I have my dreams to comfort me.