Dreams, you hollow, heartless, callous creature
Dark, twisted land of human mind you dwell
You create corrupt wants, turn us impure
Drag us not to your vile, damnable hell
I try to exorcise your foul devils
I can’t remain forevermore awake
The morning scars show in which you revel
You vampire of night, I wish to stake
But when you swim me along smooth rivers
My body stops silently, finding rest
We float in lily pad boats downriver
Making warm comfort and beauty my nest
You are a harsh, unforgiving mistress
I endlessly will wish for your caress