Tag Archives: dreams

So Long

Posted on March 20, 2016 by William Wayne Smith

How did the night last so long? I fell asleep easily. I dreamt of gleaming hills. I dreamt of a great wide ocean. My dreams began to fade in the darkness. I built up my longing and desire. I urgently … Continue reading →

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A Foggy Night

Posted on September 13, 2015 by William Wayne Smith

Working near the bank of a shallow pond, I fell asleep into a cold, dark dream. Later, I slept in a foggy garden. I awoke with a sudden fear and slipped into the muddy lawn. My feet were getting wet. … Continue reading →

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The Night

Posted on August 24, 2013 by William Wayne Smith

In the night, my mind turns to the past. As I am beginning to drift away, I imagine the friends I met that day. Sometimes I am afraid of my mistakes. My fear subsides when I forgive myself. Suddenly, I … Continue reading →

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The Silent Man

Posted on January 3, 2013 by William Wayne Smith

A silent man was trying to rest. His agitated mind churned with images. Pain from a past incident stops him. His brief night of sleep was aborted. His dreams were troubled. The visions he saw had a horrible end. As … Continue reading →

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