Life and Dreams (Ain't that a cliche title)

by Hiro Protagonist - Leo

Some nights, I fall asleep dreaming of hobbits and elves,
and of immense dragons dwelling in dark dank caves.  I think 
to myself how nice it would be to not have to deal with
bills, and school, and drugs, and all the other essentials
of life.

Some nights I dream of death and try to grasp what it would
be like to sleep without dreams.  Without thinking. Never
waking up.

Some nights, slumber brings girls, and sex, but that really
doesn't need much of an explanation.

Most nights, I fall asleep to the constant whir of the 
lonely air conditioner.  Turning on, and off.  To the 
fluctuation of water passing through the pipes of the 
toilet, and the sink.  Nature's crickets are the police 
sirens, and shaterring of beer bottles on the hard black
asphalt outside.  I try to remember if the door is locked
but find myself entirely too lazy to check for sure.
Birth sign: Leo
Date created: 1999-10-03 19:33:00
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:41:24
Poem ID: 53428

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