in the dream

abigfatcanofworms Uncategorized July 31, 2022 1 Minute

in the dream
my watch always gets water in it
the blurred face
like tears at breakfast
and the dining table clatter of guilt
until I wake
breathing out the feeling

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Published July 31, 2022

8 thoughts on “in the dream”

Misky says:

August 1, 2022 at 5:53 am

I don’t like dreams that leave you feeling unhinged.

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1. abigfatcanofworms says:
  
  August 1, 2022 at 2:12 pm
  
  I must admit I don’t dream often… at least not so I remember the dreams. So any dream that I remember usually calls for significant cogitation.
  
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johnlmalone says:

August 1, 2022 at 8:30 am

short, sharp and succinct: it works for me —

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1. abigfatcanofworms says:
  
  August 1, 2022 at 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks, John!
  
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Bob says:

August 1, 2022 at 8:31 am

I know the content is somber, but this is very well done.

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1. abigfatcanofworms says:
  
  August 1, 2022 at 2:11 pm
  
  THanks, Bob.I sat on it for about 36 hours before posting because I wasn’t sure if it needed more. But I”m glad you think it works as is.
  
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anotherkatewilson says:

August 2, 2022 at 9:55 pm

Wow, this is really effective Worms!

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1. abigfatcanofworms says:
  
  August 2, 2022 at 10:05 pm
  
  Thanks, Kate!! Much appreciated!
  
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