NIGHTCAP

Cherry

By moonphish

Fri, 25 Oct 2013
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6 comments
 

 

 
i had a dream, in which i drank
hot coffee from a cup
with every mouthful i consumed
the more i wakened up
.
i tried to put the coffee down
this sipping was unplanned
but it appeared this dreaded mug
was plastered to my hand
.
when every drop was finally drained
more coffee took its place
the caffeine was invading me
and through my veins did race
.
i thought, if i must drink in dreams
why couldn't it be wine ?
a calm intoxication
from the fruit plucked from the vine
.
but no, it was just coffee, black
bereft of any cream
and as another cup filled up
it made me want to scream
.
indeed, a cry rose out of me
this seemed to break the spell
sweet freedom from paralysis
the cup released, then fell
.
when i awoke, you stared at me
your eyes a-bulge with fright
you asked me why i screamed
and why i held your hand so tight
.
i told you it was nothing
i had lost my sense of fear
you said, "i'll make us breakfast
would you like some coffee, dear ?"
 
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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A unique tightly told tale again. Should be in 'Humour'? Rh

 

Submitted by Bee on

This is so funny. I liked the idea, too, of dreaming that you are asleep - waking up and not wanting to. The end was brilliant!

Bee

Submitted by moonphish on

thanks Rhiannon....lol...wasn't sure if this was funny or not :) - alvin

Submitted by moonphish on

thanks Bee...so glad you liked it :) - alvin

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Brilliant, stuff, as ever, Alvin...And I'll take mine black...no sugar, please;-)

Tina

 

Submitted by moonphish on

thanks Tina...coming right up...i like french vanilla and hazelnut :) - alvin