Longing to Remain

The night is dark and oh so long
I stand and watch the moon rising
The stars are like dancing fireflies
Just waiting to start their nightly ballet

The night air is like that of a vacuum
If I exhale will breath come again
I can hear the pounding of my heart
I am alone and the black is closing in

My beautiful dream comes so quickly
My heart slows to a rhythmic pace
The skies are once again blue; the sun is shining
For me, the dream alone is my solace

If only I could remain in this dream
I could again find the peace I so crave
The would could be righted on its axis
The air is light and I float above it